abstruseness

noun

Definition of abstrusenessnext
as in obtuseness

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  1. complexity
  2. difficulty
  3. complication
  4. impenetrability
Noun
  • Skilled in breaking down complexity to uncover solutions.
    Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Add a dash of lemon or grapefruit bitters to the shaker for a little more complexity in the drink.
    Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of complexity
Noun
  • However, as with all companies operating in emerging markets, KBC has difficulties executing its projects quickly while navigating complex legal and regulatory aspects, Jamison noted.
    Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The cathedral's restoration and return to service after five years has been a success for Macron, who has had recent political difficulties.
    Nicole Werbeck, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of difficulty
Noun
  • These delays can lead to more serious health complications down the road — complications that could be prevented with more affordable care.
    Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Researchers found that the current status quo on many platforms involves policy language that may confuse its users or technical complications that keep content creators say prevents them from being able to assert ownership of their accounts.
    Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of complication
Noun
  • Scott blends Damon’s close-to-the-bone fragility and Alain Delon’s simmering impenetrability in making this uncertain Tom Ripley his own.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
  • But for real impenetrability from rain or snow, Gore-Tex or a membrane coated with durable water repellent (DWR) serve as the ultimate barrier.
    Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2024
Definition of impenetrability
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