Obscure

1. Hard to understand: Difficult to understand because of not being fully or clearly expressed.

2. Indistinct: Not able to be seen or heard distinctly.

3. Unimportant or unknown: not important or well-known.

4. Known to few people: Unknown to most people, e.g. because of being hidden or remote.

5. Dim: dark, shadowy, or clouded.

1. An obscure passage in the manuscript.
2. Its outlines are obscure, but the object seems roughly cigar-shaped.
3. An obscure portrait painter.
4. An obscure object.
5. An obscure corner of the hall.

by Jafje March 31, 2007

Obscure

A commonly used word in the dictionary of the Hipster.
Used to define something that 'you wouldn't understand' or 'probably never heard of'.

Hipster: "Have you heard the new Peter Bjorn and John album?"
Friend: "Who?"
Hipster: "Figures. It's pretty obscure."

by CellaraDoora February 26, 2011

Obscure

A term used to describe something that barely anyone knows about.

"Bruh, that Japanese retro game is hella obscure."

by Doomerzan September 30, 2020

obscurism

The practice of peppering daily life with obscure references (forgotten films, dead TV stars, unpopular book, defunct countries, etc.) as a subliminal means of showcasing one's education and one's wish to disassociate from the world of mass culture.

Jill has become such a master in obscurism that no one even knows what she's talking about anymore.

by Here's Your Definition December 1, 2015

obscure

for someone to be extremely weird for what, very weird and sussy (sus)

steven is so obscure for what!

by non sussy crewmate February 24, 2021

obscurant

One who willfully hides information, especially to prevent others from attaining knowledge or wisdom; also, tending to obscure, pertaining to the act of obscuring.

"Why are you being such an obscurant!"

by Luddz June 6, 2015

Obscurity

The state of being insignificant on your own birthday

Ajitesh is so obscure, his instagram handle should be Obscurity.

by Mulaniboys.com September 17, 2021