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obscure theme

[/əbˈskjʊr θiːm/]
noun phrasepl: obscure themes
tema obscuro
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.
Synonyms
unclear subjectvague topiccryptic motifambiguous themehidden subject
Antonyms
clear themeobvious subjectexplicit topicwell-known theme

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tema obscuro
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
tema obscuro
Common in academic and literary contexts
Rio de Janeiro
tema obscuro
Used in cultural and artistic discussions
Portugal
tema obscuro
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

to shed light on an obscure theme
an obscure theme runs through the work
to delve into obscure themes
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