obscure

[əbˈskjʊə(r)]

obscure Definition

  • 1not discovered or known about; uncertain
  • 2not well known; not famous or celebrated
  • 3hard to understand; difficult to know

Using obscure: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "obscure" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The origins of the tradition are obscure.

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    He is an obscure writer.

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    The meaning of the poem remains obscure.

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    The details of the accident are still obscure.

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    The room was lit by an obscure lamp in the corner.

obscure Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with obscure

  • language that is difficult to understand or interpret

    Example

    The legal document was written in obscure language that was hard for the average person to understand.

  • a reference that is not well-known or easily understood

    Example

    The comedian made an obscure reference to a movie that only a few people in the audience had seen.

  • an artist who is not well-known or famous

    Example

    The gallery specializes in showing the work of obscure artists who are not yet established in the art world.

Origins of obscure

from Latin 'obscurus', meaning 'dark, dim, obscure'

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Summary: obscure in Brief

The term 'obscure' [əbˈskjʊə(r)] refers to something that is not discovered or known about, not well known, or hard to understand. It can be used to describe anything from a mysterious origin to an unknown artist. 'Obscure' extends into phrases like 'obscure language,' and can be used formally or informally to denote ambiguity or haziness.