become obscure

Frequency: 7.516.9 per million words

To change to a state of being not well-known or difficult to understand.

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Examples (10)

  • The origins of the tradition have become obscure.
  • Without constant practice, even well-known skills can become obscure.
  • His early works began to become obscure after he changed his artistic style.
  • Over time, many ancient customs tend to become obscure to modern generations.
  • The details of the old agreement had become so obscure that no one remembered them.
  • If you use too much jargon, your message will become obscure to the general public.
  • The meaning of the symbol has become quite obscure through centuries of interpretation.
  • After the discovery of new evidence, the true motive behind the crime became less obscure.
  • She feared that her contributions would eventually become obscure and forgotten.
  • The once clear regulations gradually became obscure, leading to confusion.