glaring adjustments

[ˈɡlerɪŋ əˈdʒʌstmənts]
noun phrase
ajustes gritantes / ajustes flagrantes / ajustes evidentes
1. Obvious, conspicuous, or highly noticeable changes or modifications that are immediately apparent and often jarring
The company made glaring adjustments to the budget after the audit revealed discrepancies.
A empresa fez ajustes gritantes no orçamento depois que a auditoria revelou discrepâncias.
2. Stark or blatant corrections that stand out prominently and cannot be overlooked
The glaring adjustments to the text made the original author's intent questionable.
Os ajustes flagrantes no texto questionaram a intenção do autor original.
3. Significant and unmistakable modifications that are difficult to ignore or deny
After the scandal, there were glaring adjustments in the company's policies.
Após o escândalo, houve ajustes evidentes nas políticas da empresa.
This phrase is commonly used in business, financial, and journalistic contexts in both Brazilian and American English to indicate changes that are impossible to miss or ignore, often implying criticism or concern about the transparency or legitimacy of such adjustments. In Brazil, 'ajustes gritantes' carries a more colloquial weight, while in formal contexts, 'ajustes flagrantes' is preferred.
NYC Slang
blatant tweaks, in-your-face changes
Synonyms / Sinônimos
obvious adjustmentsconspicuous changesstark modificationsblatant alterationsflagrant revisionsunmistakable corrections
Antonyms / Antônimos
subtle adjustmentsminor tweaksinconspicuous changesimperceptible modificationsdiscreet alterations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajustes gritantes
Most common usage in Brazil; emphasizes the stark, loud nature of the changes
General Brazilian
ajustes flagrantes
Formal/legal context; suggests obvious violations or breaches
São Paulo
ajustes evidentes
Business context; more neutral and formal tone
Portugal
ajustamentos flagrantes
Portuguese variant; uses 'ajustamentos' instead of 'ajustes'

Related Words

adjustmentmodificationalterationcorrectionglaringobviousconspicuousapparent

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand out like a sore thumb
jump out at you
stick out a mile
be glaringly obvious
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