obscurist

/ɒbˈskʌrɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who writes or speaks in a way that is intentionally obscure or difficult to understand.

“The literary critic accused the poet of being an obscurist, using language that was unnecessarily complex.”

Synonyms

  • mystifier
  • obfuscator

Antonyms

  • clarifier
  • expositor