flagrant changes

[ˈflæɡrənt ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz]
noun phrase
mudanças flagrantes
1. Obvious, conspicuous, or blatant alterations that are impossible to ignore or deny; changes that are glaringly apparent and often shocking or offensive in nature
The flagrant changes in the company's policies surprised all employees.
As mudanças flagrantes nas políticas da empresa surpreenderam todos os funcionários.
2. Deliberate and shameless modifications made in violation of rules or expectations; alterations that show a reckless disregard for propriety or law
The flagrant changes to the contract were made without consulting the other party.
As mudanças flagrantes no contrato foram feitas sem consultar a outra parte.
The phrase 'flagrant changes' is commonly used in legal, business, and formal contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it often appears in news reports about government policy shifts or corporate restructuring. The term carries a negative connotation, suggesting changes that are improper or shocking. In Portuguese, 'flagrante' is frequently used in legal contexts (e.g., 'em flagrante' meaning 'in the act'), which adds gravity to its use.
NYC Slang
blatant changes / in-your-face changes
Synonyms / Sinônimos
blatant changesglaring changesobvious changesegregious changesstark changespatent changes
Antonyms / Antônimos
subtle changesgradual changesimperceptible changesminor changesdiscreet changes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mudanças flagrantes
Standard usage across Brazil; widely understood and used in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
mudanças gritantes
Alternative colloquial expression emphasizing something that 'screams' or stands out
São Paulo
mudanças óbvias/evidentes
May use more direct synonyms in business and formal contexts
Portugal
alterações flagrantes
Slightly more formal; 'alterações' is preferred over 'mudanças' in Portugal

Related Words

flagrant violationblatant disregardconspicuousegregiousovertobvioustransformation

Related Idioms & Phrases

a flagrant change of heart
flagrant violation of the rules
flagrant abuse of power
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