Pronunciation: /əbˈskjʊr/

Definitions of obscure

verb to make unclear or difficult to perceive

Example Sentences

A1 The meaning of the word was obscure to the students.

A2 She tried to obscure her identity by wearing a disguise.

B1 The artist intentionally obscured the details in his painting to create a sense of mystery.

B2 The dense fog obscured the view of the mountains.

C1 The company's financial records were deliberately obscured to hide their illegal activities.

C2 The complex legal jargon in the contract obscured the true intentions of the parties involved.

adjective not well-known or difficult to understand

Example Sentences

A1 The instructions were written in an obscure language that I couldn't understand.

A2 The meaning of the ancient artifact was obscure and difficult to decipher.

B1 The artist's work is considered obscure by many, but some find it fascinating.

B2 The novel's plot became increasingly obscure as the story unfolded.

C1 The scientist's research focused on obscure theories that challenged traditional beliefs.

C2 The obscure references in the poem required a deep knowledge of mythology to fully appreciate.

Examples of obscure in a Sentence

formal The meaning of the text was obscured by the complex language used by the author.

informal I couldn't see the sign because it was obscured by the bushes.

slang The details of the party are still obscure to me.

figurative His intentions were obscure, making it difficult to trust him.

Grammatical Forms of obscure

past tense

obscured

plural

obscures

comparative

more obscure

superlative

most obscure

present tense

obscure

future tense

will obscure

perfect tense

has obscured

continuous tense

is obscuring

singular

obscure

positive degree

obscure

infinitive

obscure

gerund

obscuring

participle

obscured

Origin and Evolution of obscure

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'obscure' originated from the Latin word 'obscurus' which means dark, dim, or concealed.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'obscure' has evolved to refer to something that is not easily understood or known, rather than just being dark or dim.