CEFR B2

obscured

adjective

Meaning

Not discovered or known about; uncertain.

Examples

The exact origins of the tradition remain obscure.
He was a relatively obscure poet until his work was rediscovered.

Synonyms: vague, unclear, unknown, hidden, recondite

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obscured (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əbˈskjʊər/

Definition

Not discovered or known about; uncertain.

Examples

The exact origins of the tradition remain obscure.
He was a relatively obscure poet until his work was rediscovered.
Many ancient rituals are now obscure to us.

How to Use obscured

obscure something (verb): To make something difficult to see, understand, or know. — "The tall trees obscure the view of the lake."
obscurely (adverb): In a way that is not well-known, understood, or seen. — "He spoke obscurely about his past."

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