blatant

/ˈbleɪ·tənt/ adj

Definition

› (of an action) obvious or intentional, and done without worry about what others think: His behavior showed a blatant lack of respect. blatantly

/ˈbleɪ·tənt·li/ adv › It was a blatantly unfair decision.

(Definition of blatant adj from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to do something that spoils someone's plans

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