Obscure

/əbˈskjʊr/ adjective

Definition

Not well known, or difficult to understand or see clearly.

Etymology

From Latin "obscurus" meaning "dark, dim, uncertain." It combines "ob-" (over) with a root related to covering or shading, giving the sense of something hidden in the dark.

Kelly Says

Originally, "obscure" was more about literal darkness than confusion. When we say a meaning is obscure, we’re really saying our mind is sitting in the dark, trying to see what’s going on.

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