obscure

adjective
UK: /əbˈskjʊər/
US: /əbˈskjʊr/

  1. Difficult to see, hear, or understand; not clear.

    1. The path was obscure because of the darkness.
    2. The meaning of his statement was obscure, leaving us confused about his true intentions.

  2. Not well known; unimportant.

    1. He lived in an obscure village.
    2. The poet remained obscure despite the beauty of his profound verses.

Synonyms

vague unclear hide blur unknown indistinct
obscure verb

  1. To hide or make something difficult to see.

    1. Clouds obscure the sun.
    2. The old building's facade was beginning to obscure the skyline's beauty.

  2. To make something unclear or difficult to understand.

    1. He tried to obscure the truth.
    2. Politicians sometimes obscure complex issues with misleading arguments to gain support.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "obscure" in English means: Difficult to see, hear, or understand; not clear., Not well known; unimportant..

The phonetic transcription of "obscure" is /əbˈskjʊər/ in British English and /əbˈskjʊr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "obscure": vague, unclear, hide, blur, unknown, indistinct.

Example usage of "obscure": "The path was obscure because of the darkness.". More examples on the page.