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Synonyms & Similar Words
ambiguity
anonymity
darkness
invisibility
secrecy
concealment
mysteriousness
vagueness
indefiniteness
inaudibility
incoherence
unintelligibility
unclarity
murkiness
faintness
obscurantism
abstruseness
reconditeness
incomprehensibility
inaccessibility
remoteness
seclusion
solitude
isolation
inconspicuousness
unobtrusiveness
modesty
humility
unpretentiousness
diffidence
reserve
restraint
silence
quietness
stillness
hush
secrecy
confidentiality
privacy
stealth
surreptitiousness
furtiveness
clandestineness
Meaning of Obscurity
The state of being unknown or unheard of
Definitions
- The state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant
- * The state of being difficult to understand or interpret
- * The state of being in a remote or inaccessible place
Etymology of Obscurity
The word "obscurity" comes from the Latin "obscuritas," which is derived from "obscurus," meaning "dark" or "dim"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or difficult to understand
Example Uses
- The artist's work was lost in obscurity for many years, until it was rediscovered by a curator
- * The poem's meaning was shrouded in obscurity, making it difficult to interpret
- * The village was hidden in obscurity, nestled deep in the mountains
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
fame
celebrity
prominence
distinction
notoriety
renown
reputation
prestige
glory
honor
recognition
visibility
conspicuousness
prominence
celebrity
popularity
acclaim
praise
appreciation
acknowledgement
notice
awareness
perception
insight
understanding
clarity
transparency
openness
accessibility
publicity
advertisement
promotion
exhibition
display
showcase
spotlight
limelight