Obscure Meaning

There are 11 meaning(s) for word Obscure

Meaning 1 : not drawing attention

    Example : an obscure flaw

    Synonyms : unnoticeable
Meaning 2 : make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing

    Synonyms : blot out,  hide,  obliterate,  veil
Meaning 3 : not famous or acclaimed

    Example : an obscure family

    Synonyms : unknown,  unsung
Meaning 4 : not clearly expressed or understood

    Example : an obscure turn of phrase,an impulse to go off and fight certain obscure battles of his own spirit

    Synonyms : vague
Meaning 5 : make unclear, indistinct, or blurred

    Synonyms : blur,  confuse,  obnubilate
Meaning 6 : make obscure or unclear

    Example : The distinction was obscured

    Synonyms : bedim,  overcloud
Meaning 7 : make less visible or unclear

    Example : The stars are obscured by the clouds,the big elm tree obscures our view of the valley

    Synonyms : becloud,  befog,  cloud,  fog,  haze over,  mist,  obnubilate
Meaning 8 : marked by difficulty of style or expression

    Example : those who do not appreciate Kafka's work say his style is obscure

    Synonyms : dark
Meaning 9 : remote and separate physically or socially

    Example : an obscure village

    Synonyms : apart,  isolated
Meaning 10 : difficult to find

    Example : an obscure retreat

    Synonyms : hidden
Meaning 11 : reduce a vowel to a neutral one, such as a schwa


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