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Synonyms for Obscure

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Words related to "Obscure" (adjective) include vague.

Adjective

not clearly understood or expressed
"an obscure turn of phrase" "an impulse to go off and fight certain obscure battles of his own spirit"-Anatole Broyard "their descriptions of human behavior become vague, dull, and unclear"- P.A.Sorokin "vague...forms of speech...have so long passed for mysteries of science"- John Locke
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vague
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unclear
marked by difficulty of style or expression
"much that was dark is now quite clear to me" "those who do not appreciate Kafka's work say his style is obscure"
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dark
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incomprehensibleuncomprehensible
difficult to find
"hidden valleys" "a hidden cave" "an obscure retreat"
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hidden
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concealed

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