Synonyms for obscure
90 synonyms for “obscure”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Obscure as in “dark”
adjective: marked by difficulty of style or expression
- dark
- incomprehensible
- arcane
- mysterious
- abstruse
- dim
- indistinct
- fuzzy
- inscrutable
- esoteric
- enigmatic
- inexplicable
- murky
- hazy
- indistinguishable
- undefined
- impenetrable
- dull
- thick
- gloomy
- occult
- unfathomable
- unknowable
- bedim
- dense
- distant
- unintelligible
- blur
- mystic
- insoluble
- indefinite
- shady
- shadowy
- dusky
- bottomless
- cryptic
- opaque
- puzzling
- insensible
- insolvable
- ineffable
- fathomless
- obfuscate
- infernal
- blear
- overcloud
- undecipherable
Obscure as in “hidden”
adjective: difficult to find
- hidden
- concealed
- underground
- secret
- secluded
- conceal
- covered
- latent
- discreet
- snug
- silent
- veiled
- unobtrusive
- undisclosed
- recondite
- unapparent
Obscure as in “unknown”
adjective: not famous or acclaimed
- unknown
- strange
- unsung
- unfamiliar
- unexplained
- nameless
- undiscovered
- unrevealed
Obscure as in “fog”
verb: make less visible or unclear
- fog
- becloud
- hide
- mist
- cloud
- veil
- befog
- obnubilate
Obscure as in “vague”
adjective: not clearly expressed or understood
- vague
- confuse
- unclear
- ambiguous
- confused
- uncertain
Obscure as in “inconspicuous”
adjective: not drawing attention
- inconspicuous
- invisible
- obliterate
- unnoticed
- unnoticeable
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