Obscured: meaning, definitions and examples

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obscured

[ əbˈskjʊəd ]

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hidden

Not clearly seen or easily distinguished; faint or dim. Obscured objects are difficult to perceive due to lack of clarity or visibility.

Synonyms

concealed, hidden, veiled

Examples of usage

The moon was obscured by clouds.
His face was obscured in the shadows.

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hidden

To make unclear, indistinct, or difficult to understand. To conceal or cover up.

Synonyms

blur, conceal, mask

Examples of usage

The fog obscured the view of the mountains.
The details were purposely obscured by the author.

Translations

Translations of the word "obscured" in other languages:

🇵🇹 obscurecido

🇮🇳 अस्पष्ट

🇩🇪 verdeckt

🇮🇩 terhalang

🇺🇦 затемнений

🇵🇱 ukryty

🇯🇵 隠された

🇫🇷 obscurci

🇪🇸 oscurecido

🇹🇷 gizlenmiş

🇰🇷 가려진

🇸🇦 مغطى

🇨🇿 zakrytý

🇸🇰 zakrytý

🇨🇳 遮蔽的

🇸🇮 prikrit

🇮🇸 hulið

🇰🇿 жасырылған

🇬🇪 დაფარული

🇦🇿 gizlənmiş

🇲🇽 oscurecido

Word origin

The word 'obscured' originates from the Latin word 'obscurus', meaning 'dark' or 'dim'. Over time, it has evolved to represent something that is hidden, unclear, or difficult to perceive. The concept of obscuration has been explored in various fields, from art to meteorology, highlighting its significance in different contexts.