1. A subject, topic, or central idea that is unclear, difficult to understand, or not well-known
The film explores an obscure theme from medieval history that few people are familiar with.
O filme explora um tema obscuro da história medieval que poucas pessoas conhecem.
2. A motif or subject matter in art, literature, or music that is ambiguous or intentionally vague
The composer developed an obscure theme throughout the symphony that listeners had to interpret themselves.
O compositor desenvolveu um tema obscuro ao longo da sinfonia que os ouvintes tiveram que interpretar por si mesmos.