Obscurity

State of being unknown or lacking clarity.

Obscurity is the state of being unknown, indistinct, or lacking clarity. It can refer to a lack of prominence or recognition.

/əbˈskjʊrɪti/

From Latin obscūrāre, meaning 'to darken, conceal'.

Obscurity means something isn't clear or well-known, like a hidden treasure or a secret code.

What does obscurity mean? It means something is not clear or well-known
Can things be partially obscure? Yes, something can be partly known but still have unclear aspects
Is obscurity always bad? Not necessarily
it can protect privacy or create mystery

unclear vague indistinct anonymity

clarity prominence visibility fame

ambiguity uncertainty anonymity

abstract concept philosophical concept