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obscured

/əbˈskjʊəd/

/əbˈskjʊrd/

obscuredpast participle

/əbˈskjʊəd/

/əbˈskjʊrd/

Translations

obscurciSens littéral et figuré : rendu moins visible ou moins clair.

The meaning of the ancient text was obscured, leaving scholars puzzled for years.

Le sens du texte ancien était obscurci, laissant les chercheurs perplexes pendant des années.

Additional translations

voiléSurtout pour une perception, une vue ou un contour partiellement caché.

Definitions

Not clearly seen or easily distinguished; hidden or covered.

The mountain was obscured by thick clouds, making it difficult to see its peak.

Not well-known or not easily understood; unclear or ambiguous.

The meaning of the ancient text was obscured, leaving scholars puzzled for years.

Synonyms

Antonyms

obscureverb

obscured

Past Simple

obscured

Past Simple

obscured

Past Participle

obscuring

ing-form

/əbˈskjʊə/

/əbˈskjʊr/

Translations

occulterAu sens de cacher, dissimuler des informations ou des faits.

The politician tried to obscure the details of the scandal.

Le politicien a tenté d’occulter les détails du scandale.

obscurcirRendre moins visible, moins net ou moins compréhensible.

The heavy fog obscured the view of the mountains.

Le brouillard épais a obscurci la vue des montagnes.

Definitions

To make something difficult to see, understand, or perceive.

The heavy fog obscured the view of the mountains.

To conceal or hide something from view or knowledge.

The politician tried to obscure the details of the scandal.

Synonyms

obscureadjective

Definitions

Not clear or hard to understand; ambiguous or vague.

The instructions were so obscure that no one could follow them.

Not well-known or not famous; relatively unknown.

The band played in an obscure venue that few people had heard of.

Not easily seen or noticed; hidden or concealed.

The obscure path through the forest was difficult to find without a guide.

Dark or dim; lacking light.

Only an obscure lamp illuminated the hallway.