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- Dictionaryob·scure/əbˈskyo͝or/
adjective
- 1. not discovered or known about; uncertain: "his origins and parentage are obscure" Similar
verb
- 1. keep from being seen; conceal: "gray clouds obscure the sun" Similar Opposite
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Obscure can be an adjective meaning not known to many people or not clear and difficult to understand or see. It can also be a verb meaning to prevent something from being seen or heard. See more meanings, synonyms, antonyms, and examples of obscure.
: not readily understood or clearly expressed. also: mysterious. a slough of pretentious and obscure jargon —Philip Howard.
Obscure means not clear, plain, or noticeable; hard to perceive or understand. It can also refer to a reduced or neutral vowel sound. See the origin, usage, and synonyms of obscure and related words.
adjective. marked by difficulty of style or expression. “those who do not appreciate Kafka's work say his style is obscure ” synonyms: dark. incomprehensible, uncomprehensible. difficult to understand. adjective. not drawing attention. “an obscure flaw” synonyms: unnoticeable. inconspicuous, invisible. not prominent or readily noticeable.
Something that is obscure is difficult to understand or deal with, usually because it involves so many parts or details. The contracts are written in obscure language. Richard's statement was disgracefully obscure.
Obscure means unclear, indistinct, or hidden. It can also refer to a vowel sound, a style, or a person. Find out more meanings, examples, and related words for obscure.
Obscure can be an adjective or a verb. As an adjective, it means not known by many people or difficult to understand. As a verb, it means to prevent something from being seen or heard, or to make something difficult to understand.
