obscurity
əbˈskjʊr.ɪ.ti
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Definition of obscurity - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
complexityquality of being difficult to understand
  • The poem's obscurity puzzled many readers.
ambiguity complexity opacity
2.
unknownstate of being unknown or forgotten
  • He lived his life in obscurity, far from the fame of his youth.
forgotten insignificance unknown
3.
low visibilityRaredarkness or absence of lightRare
  • The room was in complete obscurity.
darkness dimness gloom
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Expressions with obscurity

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gradually become less known or forgotten
The band faded into obscurity after the 90s.
gradually become forgotten or unknown
The band sank into obscurity after their hit song.
become well-known after being unknown or unnoticed
She managed to rise from obscurity and become a star.
become forgotten or no longer noticed by people
Many old artists lapse into obscurity after their peak.
exist without being known or recognized by many people
Many artists live in obscurity before gaining fame.
remain unnoticed or forgotten without recognition
The artist's work languished in obscurity for years.

Origin of obscurity

Latin, obscurus (dark) + -itas (state)

Terms with obscurity included in their meaning

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become bright
make or become free from darkness or obscurity
unexpected emergence
emerge unexpectedly from obscurity or hiding
obscurity
become less visible or important
disadvantage
in a position of disadvantage or obscurity
mystery
in a state of secrecy or obscurity
confusing
causing confusion or obscurity
obscurity
descend into a state of obscurity or insignificance
journey
period of isolation or obscurity before success

Examples of obscurity in a sentence

  • His speech was filled with obscurity, leaving the audience baffled.
  • The poet's work fell into obscurity after his death.
  • The invention remained in obscurity until it was rediscovered years later.
  • The cave was shrouded in obscurity.
  • Obscurity enveloped the forest as night fell.

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  1. French:obscurité, ténèbres, ...
  2. German:Unklarheit, Unbekanntheit, ...
  3. Italian:oscurità, oblio, ...
  4. Spanish:oscuridad, anonimato, ...
  5. Portuguese:obscuridade, escuridão, ...
  6. Chinese:晦涩, 默默无闻, ...
  7. Japanese:難解さ, 無名, ...
  8. Arabic:غُمُوض, خَفاء, ...
  9. Hebrew:עֲמִימוּת, אַלְמוֹנִיּוּת, ...
  10. Russian:неясность, неизвестность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:складність, невідомість, ...
  12. Hindi:गूढ़ता, गुमनामी, ...

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