Obscure

adjective

əb'skjʊr

Adjective

not clearly expressed or understood
“an obscure turn of phrase”
“an impulse to go off and fight certain obscure battles of his own spirit”
Similar:Vague
not drawing attention
“an obscure flaw”
Similar:Unnoticeable
not famous or acclaimed
“an obscure family”
Similar:Unknown Unsung
marked by difficulty of style or expression
“those who do not appreciate Kafka's work say his style is obscure”
Similar:Dark
remote and separate physically or socially
“an obscure village”
Similar:Apart Isolated
difficult to find
“an obscure retreat”
Similar:Hidden

make less visible or unclear
“The stars are obscured by the clouds”
“the big elm tree obscures our view of the valley”
Similar:BecloudBefogCloud Fog Mist
Type of:HideConceal
make obscure or unclear
“The distinction was obscured”
Similar:BedimOvercloud
Type of:AlterModifyChange
make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing
Similar:Hide Obliterate Veil
Type of:ModifyChangeAlter
make unclear, indistinct, or blurred
Similar:Blur ConfuseObnubilate
Type of:ModifyChangeAlter
reduce a vowel to a neutral one, such as a schwa
Type of:Reduce