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According to Oxford Dictionary, "obscure" means not well known or widely recognized, or difficult to understand or interpret.

Merriam-Webster defines "obscure" as not clearly understood or expressed, or not prominent or famous.
Cambridge Dictionary describes "obscure" as not well-known or not easy to understand.

The professor's obscure explanation of the complex theory left many students confused.
The village was so obscure that it wasn't even marked on the map.
The artist's use of obscure symbols and metaphors made her paintings difficult to interpret.
The company's obscure financial reports made it hard for investors to understand their true profits.

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