Synonyms for
Obscurity
Definition
the state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant
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Common collocations
- in obscurity
- plunge into obscurity
- sink into obscurity
- emerge from obscurity
- relegated to obscurity
- lost to obscurity
- obscurity and neglect
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Usage note
Often used to describe something or someone that is not well-known or easily understood. It can carry a negative connotation of being forgotten or insignificant.
Example sentences
- The small town was known for its obscurity.
- The artist lived in obscurity until his work was discovered.
- The book fell into obscurity after its initial success.
- The actor's career was marked by obscurity and failure.
- The obscure author finally achieved recognition after years of obscurity.
Quotes
The obscurity of a writer is generally in proportion to his incapacity.
Obscurity is a good thing, for whoever is too easily known risks being despised.
The obscurity of a single life, a single mind, is true and absolute enough.
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