Pronunciation: /əbˈskjʊrd/
verb to make unclear or difficult to perceive
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
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.
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.
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