Definition Synonyms
Definition of obscurity - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
complexityquality of being difficult to understand
- The poem's obscurity puzzled many readers.
2.
unknownstate of being unknown or forgotten
- He lived his life in obscurity, far from the fame of his youth.
3.
low visibilityRare darkness or absence of lightRare
- The room was in complete obscurity.
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
obscurity
state of being unknown or obscure
obscurity
state of being forgotten or unnoticed
figurative
darkness or obscurity
confusion
causing confusion or obscurity
obscurity
ability of darkness to obscure or create fear
forgetfulness
metaphorical cover causing forgetfulness or obscurity
figurative
darkness or obscurity
confusing
causing confusion or obscurity like a haze
obscurity
quality of being hard to understand or unclear
obscurity
state of being obscure or unclear
obscurity
in obscurity or without clear understanding
unveiled
freed from mystery or obscurity
literary style
style marked by elaborate metaphors and obscurity
obscurity
state of obscurity or deception
clarity
quality of being free from obscurity
exile
situation with no way back, leading to failure or obscurity
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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- French:obscurité, ténèbres, ...
- German:Unklarheit, Unbekanntheit, ...
- Italian:oscurità, oblio, ...
- Spanish:oscuridad, anonimato, ...
- Portuguese:obscuridade, escuridão, ...
- Chinese:晦涩, 默默无闻, ...
- Japanese:難解さ, 無名, ...
- Arabic:غُمُوض, خَفاء, ...
- Hebrew:עֲמִימוּת, אַלְמוֹנִיּוּת, ...
- Russian:неясность, неизвестность, ...
- Ukrainian:складність, невідомість, ...
- Hindi:गूढ़ता, गुमनामी, ...
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