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obscured way

[/əbˈskjʊrd weɪ/]
noun phrasepl: obscured ways
caminho obscurecido
1. A path, route, or method that is hidden, unclear, or difficult to perceive
The obscured way through the forest was barely visible after years of neglect.
O caminho obscurecido pela floresta era mal visível depois de anos de abandono.
2. A figurative path or approach that is not straightforward or is intentionally concealed
He chose an obscured way to reach his goals, avoiding direct confrontation.
Ele escolheu um caminho obscurecido para atingir seus objetivos, evitando confronto direto.
Synonyms
hidden pathunclear routeveiled wayconcealed pathindirect method
Antonyms
clear pathopen waytransparent routedirect method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho obscurecido
Standard usage
São Paulo
caminho escondido
Alternative colloquial usage
Portugal
caminho obscurecido
Formal and standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a road less traveled
beaten path
take the scenic route
go around in circles
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