obscurism

/ˌɔbskjʊərɪzəm/ or /ˌɒbskyʊəˈrɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The practice of using language that is deliberately obscure or difficult to understand.

“The poet’s obscurism made his poetry difficult for the common reader to comprehend.”

Synonyms

  • esotericism
  • mysticism

Antonyms

  • clarification
  • enlightenment