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Obscurity (Noun)

The state of being indistinct or indefinite for lack of adequate illumination.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The cave's entrance was shrouded in an impenetrable obscurity, making it difficult to find without a guide.
The dark alleyway was thrust into obscurity by a power outage, rendering it invisible to passersby.
The profound obscurity of the abandoned mine made navigation without a light source nearly impossible.
As night descended, the park's winding paths fell into obscurity, necessitating the use of flashlights for visibility.
The rural village's isolated location and lack of streetlights consigned it to obscurity, even in the daytime.

The quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Using overly complex language in poetry often leads to obscurity, making it inaccessible to casual readers.
The scientific terms used by the professor added to the obscurity of the topic, making it even more difficult for the students to grasp.
Specialized knowledge can sometimes be surrounded by an air of obscurity, requiring intense focus to comprehend.
The novel's narrative is shrouded in obscurity, requiring multiple readings to fully understand its themes and motifs.
The technical jargon used in the manual added to the obscurity of the instructions, making it challenging for users to follow.

An obscure and unimportant standing; not well known; "he worked in obscurity for many years".

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The novel was published to great acclaim but the author lived out the rest of her days in obscurity despite her early success.
Many talented artists work their entire lives without ever leaving the obscurity in which they were born.
Despite his immense contribution to the field the scientist's work was relegated to obscurity and forgotten.
The poet's work was destined for obscurity until she was rediscovered by a modern poet who celebrated her early work.
He spent many years working in obscurity but finally found fame in his 50s with a bestselling novel.