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obscurity

[/əbˈskjʊrɪti/]
nounfemininepl: obscurities / obscuridades
obscuridade
1. The state of being unclear, vague, or difficult to understand
The obscurity of the contract's language led to disputes.
A obscuridade da linguagem do contrato levou a disputas.
2. The state of being unknown, unnoticed, or not famous
The artist lived in obscurity for most of her life.
A artista viveu na obscuridade durante a maior parte de sua vida.
3. Darkness or dimness; lack of light
The obscurity of the forest made it difficult to see the path.
A obscuridade da floresta dificultou a visualização do caminho.
Synonyms
darknessvaguenessambiguityobscurenessdimnessanonymity
Antonyms
clarityfameprominencelightbrightnesslucidity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obscuridade
Standard usage in both meanings
São Paulo
obscuridade
Formal and standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
obscuridade
Standard usage; occasionally 'falta de clareza' for clarity meaning
Portugal
obscuridade
Standard Portuguese; equivalent to Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

emerge from obscurity
sink into obscurity
remain in obscurity
come out of obscurity
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