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 may refer to: Heraclitus of Ephesus was called "The Obscure" Obscure (video game), a 2004 survival horror game Obscure (band), a Bangladeshi pop rock band Obscure Records, a 1975–1978 …

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

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

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 …

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. Obscure comes from Latin obscurus, which can mean "dark, dim," …

Nov 17, 2025 · Unknown or uncertain; unclear. The etymological roots of the word "blizzard" are obscure and open to debate.

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.

obscure, vague, and ambiguous mean not clearly understandable. obscure often suggests a meaning that cannot be easily understood because it has not been clearly expressed or because special …