nontransparent

adjective
UK: /ˌnɒn.trænsˈpær.ənt/
US: /ˌnɑːn.trænsˈper.ənt/

  1. Not allowing light to pass through.

    1. The jar is nontransparent, so you can't see inside it.
    2. The shop used a nontransparent film on the window to provide more privacy for customers.

  2. Not clear or easy to understand; not obvious.

    1. The rules are nontransparent to new players of the game.
    2. The reasons for the company's decision were nontransparent, causing concern among employees.

Synonyms

opaque unclear ambiguous

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nontransparent" in English means: Not allowing light to pass through., Not clear or easy to understand; not obvious..

The phonetic transcription of "nontransparent" is /ˌnɒn.trænsˈpær.ənt/ in British English and /ˌnɑːn.trænsˈper.ənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nontransparent": opaque, unclear, ambiguous.

Example usage of "nontransparent": "The jar is nontransparent, so you can't see inside it.". More examples on the page.