obscure, dark, vague, enigmatic, cryptic, ambiguous, equivocal mean not clearly understandable. obscure implies a hiding or veiling of meaning through some inadequacy of expression or withholding …

OBSCURE definition: (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain. See examples of obscure used in a sentence.

Define obscure. obscure synonyms, obscure pronunciation, obscure translation, English dictionary definition of obscure. adj. ob·scur·er , ob·scur·est 1. Deficient in light; dark: the obscure depths of a …

OBSCURE meaning: 1. not known to many people: 2. not clear and difficult to understand or see: 3. to prevent…. Learn more.

Something that is obscure is difficult to understand or deal with, usually because it involves so many parts or details. The contracts are written in obscure language. Richard's statement was disgracefully …

If something is obscure, it's vague and hard to see. Be careful if you're driving in heavy rain — the painted lines can be obscure.

There are 16 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word obscure, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

1. Deficient in light; dark: the obscure depths of a cave. 2. a. So faintly perceptible as to lack clear delineation; indistinct: an obscure figure in the fog. b. Indistinctly heard; faint.

5 days ago · Unknown or uncertain; unclear. The etymological roots of the word "blizzard" are obscure and open to debate.

obscure meaning, definition, what is obscure: not well known and usually not very impo...: Learn more.