obscure

• Descreve algo pouco conhecido, difícil de entender ou escondido da vista.

Describes something that is not well known, difficult to understand, or hidden from view.

1. Not well knownB2formal

   Not famous or widely known; little known.

   Pouco conhecido

   • He is an obscure poet from the 19th century.
   • The museum has a collection of obscure artifacts.
   • She specializes in obscure medieval texts.

   Sinônimosanonymousinconsequentialinsignificantlittle-knownminornamelessundistinguishedunfamiliarunheard-ofunknownunnamedunsung

   Antônimoscelebrateddistinguishedeminentfamousillustriousnotedpopularprominentrenowned

2. Difficult to understandB2formal

   Not clearly expressed or easily understood; vague or ambiguous.

   Obscuro

   • The professor's explanation was obscure and confusing.
   • The meaning of the ancient inscription remains obscure.
   • His motives for the decision are obscure to everyone.

   Sinônimosabstruseambiguousbafflingconfusingcrypticenigmaticincomprehensiblemystifyingopaquepuzzlingreconditeunclearunfathomablevague

   Antônimosapparentclearevidentexplicitintelligiblelucidobviousplainunambiguousunderstandable

3. Dark or dimC1formal

   Lacking light; shadowy or dim.

   Escuro

   • The path led through an obscure forest.
   • The room was obscure, lit only by a single candle.
   • They sat in an obscure corner of the tavern.

   Sinônimosdarkdimduskyfaintgloomyindistinctmurkyshadowytenebrousunlit

   Antônimosbrightclearlightluminousradiant

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de tornar algo difícil de perceber, entender ou encontrar; encobrir ou esconder.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something difficult to see, understand, or perceive; to hide or conceal.

1. Make unclear or difficult to seeB2formal

   To hide or make something less visible or distinct.

   Dificultar a visibilidade

   • The fog obscured the view of the mountains.
   • Tall buildings obscure the sunset from this street.
   • His glasses were obscured by steam from the hot coffee.

   Sinônimosblockblurcamouflagecloudconcealcoverdimeclipsehidemaskobfuscatescreenshadeshroudveil

   Antônimosclarifyexposeilluminaterevealshow

2. Make difficult to understandB2formal

   To make something confusing or hard to comprehend.

   Dificultar a compreensão

   • The complex jargon obscured the true meaning of the document.
   • His long-winded explanation only obscured the main point.
   • The author's use of metaphors obscured the simple plot.

   Sinônimosbecloudbefogblurcloudcomplicateconfusemuddyobfuscateperplexpuzzle

   Antônimosclarifyelucidateexplainilluminatesimplify