Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blatant lie
Noun
/ˈbleɪtənt laɪ/
Definition
A blatant lie is an obvious and shameless falsehood that is stated with no attempt to conceal its untruthfulness.
Examples
- He told a blatant lie about where he was last night.
- The politician’s blatant lie was exposed by the media.
- It’s frustrating to hear such a blatant lie being accepted without question.
Meaning
The term refers to a lie that is clear and unambiguous, often delivered in a bold or brazen manner, making it easy to identify as false.
Synonyms
- obvious falsehood
- egregious untruth
- flagrant deception
- blatant falsehood
