obscure
/əbˈskjɔː(ɹ)/
obscure
📚 Meanings
- 1.
not discovered or known about; uncertain.
"his origins remain obscure"
- 2.
not clearly expressed or easily understood.
"obscure theoretical concepts"
- 1.
keep from being seen; conceal.
"the mountains obscure the northern shore"
- 2.
make unclear and difficult to understand.
"the sheer amount of detail obscured the main issues"
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The meaning of the word was obscure.
The meaning of the word was obscure.
He tends to use obscure references that only a few people understand.
He tends to use obscure references that only a few people understand.
The ancient ruins were overgrown and obscure to most visitors.
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How do you pronounce obscure?
obscure is pronounced [/əbˈskjɔː(ɹ)/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does obscure mean?
obscure means "obscure". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is obscure?
obscure is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The meaning of the word was obscure." — used to mean "obscure".
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