CEFR B2

obscurity

noun

Meaning

The state of being unknown, hidden, or unclear.

Examples

The poem's meaning was lost in obscurity.
He lived in obscurity for years, avoiding the public eye.

Synonyms: unknown, dimness, seclusion, anonymity, invisibility

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obscurity (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əbˈskjʊə.t̬i/

Definition

The state of being unknown, hidden, or unclear.

Examples

The poem's meaning was lost in obscurity.
He lived in obscurity for years, avoiding the public eye.
The company's early history is shrouded in obscurity.

Synonyms of obscurity

Words with a similar meaning to obscurity:

unknown
dimness
seclusion
anonymity
invisibility

Antonyms of obscurity

Words with the opposite meaning to obscurity:

prominence
clarity

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