Definition of obscure

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• obscure is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
• obscure is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
• obscure is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of obscure

• not drawing attention (adjective)

  Examples

  1. an obscure flaw

  Synonyms

  1. unnoticeable
• make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. blot out
  2. hide
  3. obliterate
  4. veil
• not famous or acclaimed (adjective)

  Examples

  1. an obscure family

  Synonyms

  1. unknown
  2. unsung
• not clearly expressed or understood (adjective)

  Examples

  1. an obscure turn of phrase
  2. an impulse to go off and fight certain obscure battles of his own spirit

  Synonyms

  1. vague
• make unclear, indistinct, or blurred (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. blur
  2. confuse
  3. obnubilate
• make obscure or unclear (verb)

  Examples

  1. The distinction was obscured

  Synonyms

  1. bedim
  2. overcloud
• make less visible or unclear (verb)

  Examples

  1. The stars are obscured by the clouds
  2. the big elm tree obscures our view of the valley

  Synonyms

  1. becloud
  2. befog
  3. cloud
  4. fog
  5. haze over
  6. mist
  7. obnubilate
• marked by difficulty of style or expression (adjective)

  Examples

  1. those who do not appreciate Kafka's work say his style is obscure

  Synonyms

  1. dark
• remote and separate physically or socially (adjective)

  Examples

  1. an obscure village

  Synonyms

  1. apart
  2. isolated
• difficult to find (adjective)

  Examples

  1. an obscure retreat

  Synonyms

  1. hidden
• reduce a vowel to a neutral one, such as a schwa (verb)

See definition of obscure in Merriam Webster