Synonyms for Obscure
Definition of 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"
20 synonyms found
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"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