Definition of Obscure

Verb: obscure ub'skyÃ»r

Make less visible or unclear
"The stars are obscured by the clouds"; "the big elm tree obscures our view of the valley";
- befog, becloud, obnubilate, haze over, fog, cloud, mist
Make unclear, indistinct, or blurred
"Her remarks obscured the debate";
- confuse, blur, obnubilate
Make obscure or unclear
"The distinction was obscured";
- bedim [archaic], overcloud
(linguistics) reduce a vowel to a neutral one, such as a schwa
Make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing
- blot out, obliterate, veil, hide

Adjective: obscure (obscurer,obscurest) ub'skyÃ»r

Not clearly understood or expressed
"an obscure turn of phrase"; "an impulse to go off and fight certain obscure battles of his own spirit";
- vague
Marked by difficulty of style or expression
"those who do not appreciate Kafka's work say his style is obscure";
- dark
Difficult to find
"an obscure retreat";
- hidden
Not famous or acclaimed
"an obscure family";
- unknown, unsung
Not drawing attention
"an obscure flaw";
- unnoticeable
Remote and separate physically or socially
"an obscure village";
- apart, isolated