eklatant
blatant
The German word "eklatant" is an adjective meaning "blatant," "striking," or "flagrant." It is used to describe something that is very noticeable or shocking, in a way that cannot easily be ignored.
Similar words in German include "offensichtlich" (obvious), "auffällig" (conspicuous), and "deutlich" (clear).
Difference:
- "Offensichtlich" emphasizes clarity and being obvious without necessarily carrying a strong connotation of shock or impropriety.
- "Auffällig" focuses more on being noticeable or standing out, often without the negative connotation.
- "Deutlich" implies something being clear or evident, without suggesting the degree of shock or audacity implied by "eklatant."
"Eklatant" specifically connotes something shockingly obvious or flagrantly attention-catching, often carrying a more negative or critical undertone.
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Examples
Der Fehler war eklatant.adjective
The mistake was blatant.
Sein Verhalten ist eklatant unangemessen.adjective
His behavior is blatantly inappropriate.
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