obscurity — the state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant
Pronunciation (IPA): /əbˈskjʊrəti/
Example Sentences
- The once-famous singer now performs in small clubs, having fallen into obscurity after his scandal.
- My attempt at writing poetry was so bad that it deserved to remain in obscurity forever.
- The obscurity of ancient texts makes them challenging even for expert historians.
obscurity
NOUN[/əbˈskjʊrəti/]
the state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin obscurus, meaning 'dark' or 'unclear.' The word originally described a state of being obscured or veiled from light, and later evolved to denote the conditions of being unknown, inconspicuous, or difficult to understand.
Breakdown
obscur- (from Latin obscurus, dark or unclear) + -ity (suffix forming nouns denoting state or condition).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The once-famous singer now performs in small clubs, having fallen into obscurity after his scandal.”
“My attempt at writing poetry was so bad that it deserved to remain in obscurity forever.”
“The obscurity of ancient texts makes them challenging even for expert historians.”
“He preferred the obscurity of a quiet village life to the spotlight of celebrity.”
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