26984 words

obscurity

4 definitions • 5 examples
1
the state of not being known to many people:

Examples:

He was briefly famous in his twenties but then sank into obscurity.
He rose from relative obscurity to worldwide recognition.
2
the state of being not clear and difficult to understand or see:

Examples:

The story is convoluted and opaque, often to the point of total obscurity.
3
the state of not being known to many people:

Examples:

She worked in obscurity for years.
4
the state or quality of being unclear and difficult to understand or see:

Examples:

Many movie reviewers confuse obscurity with quality.

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