total obscurity

Frequency: 7.010.2 per million words

Used to emphasize that someone or something is entirely unknown.

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Examples (10)

  • After his controversial book, the author faded into total obscurity.
  • The band achieved momentary fame before returning to total obscurity.
  • Many brilliant scientists lived and died in total obscurity.
  • Without proper marketing, even great products can remain in total obscurity.
  • He preferred to live a life of total obscurity, far from the public eye.
  • The ancient civilization's ruins were discovered after centuries of total obscurity.
  • Her early works remained in total obscurity until a recent rediscovery.
  • The artist's unique style kept him in total obscurity during his lifetime.
  • Despite his immense talent, he spent his career in total obscurity.
  • The old traditions slowly slipped into total obscurity with the advent of modernity.