Obscure Definition
obscure
adjective
- not clearly understood or expressed; "an obscure turn of phrase"; "an impulse to go off and fight certain obscure battles of his own spirit"-Anatole Broyard; "their descriptions of human behavior become vague, dull, and unclear"- P.A.Sorokin; "vague...forms of speech...have so long passed for mysteries of science"- John Locke
- marked by difficulty of style or expression; "much that was dark is now quite clear to me"; "those who do not appreciate Kafka's work say his style is obscure"
- difficult to find; "hidden valleys"; "a hidden cave"; "an obscure retreat"
- not famous or acclaimed; "an obscure family"; "unsung heroes of the war"
- not drawing attention; "an unnoticeable cigarette burn on the carpet"; "an obscure flaw"
- remote and separate physically or socially; "existed over the centuries as a world apart"; "preserved because they inhabited a place apart"- W.H.Hudson; "tiny isolated villages remote from centers of civilization"; "an obscure village"
verb
- make less visible or unclear; "The stars are obscured by the clouds"; "the big elm tree obscures our view of the valley"
- make unclear, indistinct, or blurred; "Her remarks confused the debate"; "Their words obnubilate their intentions"
- make obscure or unclear; "The distinction was obscured"
- reduce a vowel to a neutral one, such as a schwa
- make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing; "a hidden message"; "a veiled threat"
"Obscure" in song lyrics
See how obscure is used in real songs:
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"Decievin' terminologies never obscure"
Dubee a.k.a. Sugawolf Pimp — Soldiers Only -
"Harlem world tour, should have mind for you with Obscure"
Obscure Disorder f/ Gortex, Ill Bill (Non-Phixion) — 2004 -
"Yet you keep facing Obscure"
Obscure Disorder — Last Call
Words that rhyme with obscure
Usage tips for "obscure"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "obscure" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for obscure to find words that pair well.