adjective Uncommon

obscured

Obscured (adjective) means Hidden from view or made unclear. Example: “The sun was obscured by heavy clouds all afternoon.”

adjective

Hidden from view or made unclear.

"The sun was obscured by heavy clouds all afternoon."

How to use obscured

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBlocked from view, or made hard to see or understand.

more obscured comparative, most obscured superlative

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The sun was _____ by heavy clouds all afternoon.

uncured figured injured assured secured insured scoured coloured captured favoured tortured measured

What does “obscured” mean?

The word “obscured” means hidden from view or made unclear. In plain terms, blocked from view, or made hard to see or understand.

How do you use “obscured” in a sentence?

Here is “obscured” used in a sentence: “The sun was obscured by heavy clouds all afternoon.”

What part of speech is “obscured”?

“Obscured” is an adjective.

Is “obscured” a common word?

“Obscured” is an uncommon word in modern English.