abstruse

adjective

Pronunciation: /əbˈstruːs/

Definition

Difficult to understand because of being overly complex or obscure.

Examples

• The philosopher's abstruse writings are rarely read by anyone outside of academia.

• She found the legal contract so abstruse that she had to hire a lawyer to explain it.

• His theory remains abstruse to most people due to its reliance on advanced mathematical concepts.

Synonyms of abstruse

Words with a similar meaning to abstruse:

• hard
• complex
• obscure
• esoteric
• recondite

Antonyms of abstruse

Words with the opposite meaning to abstruse:

• simple
• clear

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