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- [uh b-skyoo r]
- /əbˈskyʊər/
- /əbˈskjʊər/
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- [uh b-skyoo r]
- /əbˈskyʊər/
Definitions of obscured word
- adjective obscured (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract. 1
- adjective obscured not clear to the understanding; hard to perceive: obscure motivations. 1
- adjective obscured (of language, style, a speaker, etc.) not expressing the meaning clearly or plainly. 1
- adjective obscured indistinct to the sight or any other sense; not readily seen, heard, etc.; faint. 1
- adjective obscured inconspicuous or unnoticeable: the obscure beginnings of a great movement. 1
- adjective obscured of little or no prominence, note, fame, or distinction: an obscure French artist. 1
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Origin of obscured
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Old French oscur, obscur < Latin obscūrus dark
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Parts of speech for Obscured
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preposition
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exclamation
obscured popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for obscured
adjective obscured
- ulterior — being beyond what is seen or avowed; intentionally kept concealed: ulterior motives.
- buried — to put in the ground and cover with earth: The pirates buried the chest on the island.
- concealed — to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight: He concealed the gun under his coat.
- cover — If you cover something, you place something else over it in order to protect it, hide it, or close it.
- guarded — cautious; careful; prudent: to be guarded in one's speech.
Antonyms for obscured
adjective obscured
- bare — If a part of your body is bare, it is not covered by any clothing.
- clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
- exposed — Make (something) visible, typically by uncovering it.
- expressed — Simple past tense and past participle of express.
- obvious — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
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