obscure
Translation
obscure, unclear, unknown
Examples
He was an obscure poet from a small town.
He was an obscure poet from a small town.
The meaning of the passage was obscure.
The meaning of the passage was obscure.
Grammar Patterns
an obscure ((noun)) not known to many people He was an obscure poet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unclear, unknown, vague; Antonyms: clear, famous, obvious
Etymology
From Latin 'obscurus' meaning 'dark, dim, indistinct', from 'ob-' (over) + '-scurus' (covered).
Memory Tips
Think of something being 'over-covered' (ob-scure), making it hard to see or understand.