be obscure

Frequency: 8.525.0 per million words

Used to state that something is not well-known or is difficult to understand.

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Examples (10)

  • The origins of the tradition are obscure to most people.
  • The motives behind this decision are somewhat obscure.
  • His early writings were largely obscure and unread.
  • The legal jargon in the contract can be quite obscure.
  • Even today, many details of the ancient civilization remain obscure.
  • The instructions were so obscure that I had to reread them several times.
  • Her poetry is often obscure, requiring deep analysis.
  • The meaning of the symbol has become obscure over centuries.
  • Due to poor lighting, the details of the painting were obscure.
  • The reason for their sudden change of heart is still obscure.