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Word

obscurity

noun

Meanings

noun

the state of not being famous or well known

Visual cue for obscurity — meaning 1
noun

the state of being hard to understand because it is unclear or not explained well

Visual cue for obscurity — meaning 2
noun

darkness or partial concealment that makes things difficult to see

Visual cue for obscurity — meaning 3

Definition

Obscurity is the state of being unknown, not well understood, or not widely noticed.

Obscurity means a lack of fame, attention, or clear understanding. A person, place, or idea in obscurity is not widely known or recognized. It can also describe something that is hard to understand because it is unclear or hidden from view.

Examples

  • The singer rose from obscurity after one viral video.
  • The meaning of the poem is lost in obscurity.
  • After the scandal, the actor returned to obscurity.
  • The mountain was hidden in obscurity during the storm.
  • Her early research remained in obscurity for years.