obscurity

noun/əbˈskjʊrɪti/

Frequency rank: #10,639 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

The state of being unknown or forgotten; lack of fame or recognition.

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Example sentence

The talented painter lived in obscurity for most of her life, never receiving the recognition she deserved.

Synonyms & related words

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