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The old poem stayed in obscurity for many years.
What does Obscurity mean?
Obscurity means being unknown or unclear.
Dictionary definition
The state of being unknown, hard to understand, or not clearly seen.
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The fog left the road in partial obscurity.
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The article explained how a writer moved from obscurity to public recognition.
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What does obscurity mean?
Obscurity means obscurity means being unknown or unclear.
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Clarity contrasts with obscurity.
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Obscurity
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WordObscurity.
Partnoun.
MeaningObscurity means being unknown or unclear.
ExampleExample: The old poem stayed in obscurity for many years.
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- Syllables
- ub · skyoor · uh · tee
- Strongest beat
- skyoor
- Ending
- tee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on skyoor.
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Synonyms
Words like Obscurity
unclearnessUse for something hard to understand or see.
unknownnessUse for the state of not being widely known.
Antonyms
Opposite words
clarityUse for something clear and easy to understand.
fameUse for being widely known.
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Word family
Obscurity word family
Base word
obscurity
adjective
obscure
Not well known or hard to understand.
adverb
obscurely
In an unclear or hidden way.
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