Pronunciation: /əbˈskjʊrd/

Definitions of obscured

verb to make unclear or difficult to perceive

Example Sentences

A1 The fog obscured the view of the mountains.

A2 The tall buildings obscured the sun, casting shadows on the street below.

B1 The thick curtains obscured the light from entering the room.

B2 The dense forest obscured the path, making it difficult to find our way.

C1 The complex legal jargon obscured the true meaning of the contract.

C2 The artist's use of abstract shapes obscured the subject of the painting, leaving viewers to interpret its meaning.

adjective not clear or easy to understand

Example Sentences

A1 The sun was obscured by dark clouds.

A2 The writing on the sign was obscured by graffiti.

B1 The details of the painting were obscured by layers of dust.

B2 The true meaning of the text was obscured by complex language.

C1 The artist's intentions were deliberately obscured in the abstract painting.

C2 The identity of the suspect was obscured by a clever disguise.

Examples of obscured in a Sentence

formal The view of the mountains was obscured by thick fog.

informal I couldn't see the road ahead because it was obscured by trees.

slang The truth is often obscured by rumors and gossip.

figurative Her true intentions were obscured by her friendly demeanor.

Grammatical Forms of obscured

past tense

obscured

plural

obscures

comparative

more obscured

superlative

most obscured

present tense

obscure

future tense

will obscure

perfect tense

has obscured

continuous tense

is obscuring

singular

obscured

positive degree

obscured

infinitive

obscure

gerund

obscuring

participle

obscuring

Origin and Evolution of obscured

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'obscured' originates from the Latin word 'obscurus', meaning dark or dim.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'obscured' has retained its meaning of something hidden or not easily seen, but it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe things that are unclear or difficult to understand.