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obscurity

/ɒbˈskjʊəri/ noun · British & US
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What does obscurity mean?

noun

The state of being unknown or not well-known; a lack of clarity or intelligibility. Obscurity can also refer to a lack of fame or recognition.

Example

"The artist's work fell into obscurity after her death, but it has recently been rediscovered by art historians."

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