obscure

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/əbˈskjʊr/

adjective
Unclear, partially hidden

obscure in a sentence

  • “Because he was standing in the shadows, his features were obscure.”
  • “The origins of the language are obscure.”
  • “In twilight, the mural's details became obscure.”

What does “obscure” mean?

obscure (adjective) means unclear, partially hidden. It is pronounced /əbˈskjʊr/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "obscure" mean?
obscure (adjective) means: Unclear, partially hidden
How do you pronounce "obscure"?
"obscure" is pronounced /əbˈskjʊr/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "obscure" in a sentence?
Here is "obscure" used in a sentence: Because he was standing in the shadows, his features were obscure.

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