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Definition obscure in American English

obscure adjective

adjective
/əbˈskjʊr/
1

not known about, or not well known

Example

Details of this period of Shakespeare's life remain obscure.

Example

The report had been published in an obscure German journal.

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2

not clearly expressed, or not easy to understand

Example

The rules for the competition are somewhat obscure.

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Definition obscure in American English