Vocabulary
Obscure
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
not discovered or known about; uncertain.
Urdu meaning
غیر واضح، مبہم، ابہام
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- In certain cases, these interests are fronted by proxies to obscure the actual beneficiaries.
- The statement cautious and diplomatic labels it a `war` but to call it that is to obscure the truth.
- Their reference to this as `voluntary` does nothing to obscure the forced nature of such an exodus.
- Undertaking constant foreign tours, especially to Gulf countries, does little to obscure this.
- Political parties and growers` associations are upset over such obscure deals involving precious land.
Synonyms
unclear, uncertain, unknown, in doubt, doubtful,
Antonyms
famous, renowned
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