ɒbˈskʊər

Definitions

1. verb

to make something unclear or difficult to understand

“The complex mathematical formula obscured the underlying concept.”

2. verb

to conceal or hide something

“The company obscured the true cost of the project to investors.”

3. adjective

not well-known or understood; difficult to see or understand

“The obscure language used in the poem made it challenging to translate.”

4. noun

a person or thing that is not well-known or understood

“The artist was a recluse and an obscure figure in the art world.”