obscurity

/ˈɒb.skjʊ.ə.rɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

the state of being unknown or unfamiliar; obscurity

“The poet’s work fell into obscurity after his death.”

2. noun

a state of being hidden or hard to find, especially information or an idea

“The researcher struggled to uncover the truth behind the obscure details.”

3. noun

a lack of clearness or intelligibility in thought, expression, or writing

“The obscurity of the author’s language made it difficult to understand the book.”

4. noun

a state of being obscure, especially in a particular field or subject

“The mathematician was known for his work on obscure mathematical concepts.”

5. noun

a lack of attention or notice, especially by the public

“The artist’s work had been in obscurity for years until a famous critic discovered it.”

6. adjective

difficult to understand or know; obscure

“The professor had to explain the obscure points in the text to her students.”

Synonyms

  • obscuration
  • unfamiliarity
  • unknownness

Antonyms

  • familiarity
  • notability
  • prominence