obfuscatory

adjective

Definition of obfuscatorynext
as in incomprehensible

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obfuscatory
  1. incomprehensible
  2. puzzling
  3. indecipherable
  4. vague
  5. inexplicable
  6. mysterious
  7. nebulous
  8. obscure
Adjective
  • Because Lynch’s whole deal was about engagement — connection through friction, comprehension through acknowledging the incomprehensible world all around us, empathy by way of bridging the gap between disparate concepts.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The people who tend Altadena’s venerable deodar cedars have suffered incomprehensible community losses this week, but Santa Rosa Avenue, a.k.a.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of incomprehensible
Adjective
  • What makes this casting choice more puzzling is that Milo Manheim sings and plays guitar with a rock god’s swagger as the Voice of Johnny.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Yet the care in making sure the reveal went off without a hitch makes the concerns about Armstrong’s associations outside of and prior to joining Linkin Park all the more puzzling.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2024
Definition of puzzling
Adjective
  • Most of the original characters returned, but often briefly, and/or in indecipherable subplots.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
  • This relentless, sometimes neurotic-seeming pursuit of clarity has had the ironic effect of rendering much of contemporary philosophy nearly indecipherable to outsiders.
    Alice Gregory, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of indecipherable
Adjective
  • Early on, that information was useful in forming a vague picture of our interests and behaviors.
    Jon Kirchner, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Instead of having the nerve to just say it, BSU put out vague, whiny press releases, apparently trying to minimize outrage on both sides.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of vague
Adjective
  • That London shows are often panned in New York is, beyond that, inexplicable.
    Jesse Green, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Why on earth Wolves weren’t wise to this most basic of Forest ploys, launching a counter via Gibbs-White, is pretty inexplicable.
    Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of inexplicable
Adjective
  • Read more Map shows LeBron James' home surrounded by Los Angeles fires Bill Skarsgård's mysterious Count Orlok unveiled in new look at Nosferatu California wildfires push insurance crisis to 'new level' Newsweek has contacted PomegranateDry4848 comment via Reddit.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The mysterious news promised by the Grammy winner was initially set to go live on Tuesday (Jan. 14).
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of mysterious
Adjective
  • Player Salary Incentives takes its toll on Bronze matches at the Masters In early January, 2024, all five Pro Bronze medal matches are forfeited in the PPA's opening tournament, and despite some nebulous claims of injury the forfeits seem deliberate.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • This will include reviewing the existing (and often nebulous) industry organization standards regarding safe air temperatures and humidity levels, then recommending any necessary changes to the US Department of Transportation.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of nebulous
Adjective
  • In 2019, creative director Michael Goldberg stumbled upon an obscure website reference to Luna Luna, and spearheaded the effort to resurrect the art-adventure park, enlisting Canadian rapper, singer, and actor Drake, who invested $100 million with his entertainment company, DreamCrew.
    Natasha Gural, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
  • In between catchy dances and obscure trends, TikTok has become a life-changing platform for many.
    Sara Belcher, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of obscure
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