ob·scu·ri·ty 
/ɑbˈskjɚrəti/ noun
plural ob·scu·ri·ties /ɑbˈskjɚrəti/ noun 1 [noncount] : the state of being unknown or forgotten
▪ In recent years, the tradition has emerged from obscurity. ▪ He has been living in relative obscurity in a small town in the mountains. ▪ After a promising first novel, she faded/sank into obscurity. 2 a [count] : something that is difficult to understand — usually plural ▪ The essay is full of obscurities.
b [noncount] : the quality of being difficult to understand
▪ A good writer avoids obscurity of language. [=does not use words people are not likely to understand]
▪ In recent years, the tradition has emerged from obscurity. ▪ He has been living in relative obscurity in a small town in the mountains. ▪ After a promising first novel, she faded/sank into obscurity.
b [noncount] : the quality of being difficult to understand
▪ A good writer avoids obscurity of language. [=does not use words people are not likely to understand]
