unobscured

unobscured

The sun shone unobscured by any clouds.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Not hidden, blocked, or made difficult to see: "unobscured" describes something that is fully visible, without any obstruction or covering that would make it unclear.
    • Not made obscure or ambiguous: In a figurative sense, it means something is clear, straightforward, and not deliberately confused or hidden.
Usage Examples

  • Literal meaning:

    • The stars were unobscured by clouds, shining brightly in the night sky. (The stars were fully visible because no clouds blocked the view.)
    • From the hilltop, the valley lay unobscured before them. (The valley was completely visible, without any obstacles.)

  • Figurative meaning:

    • The truth remained unobscured by the politician's vague statements. (The truth was clear and not hidden by confusing language.)
    • Her intentions were unobscured; she wanted to help everyone equally. (Her goals were straightforward and not hidden.)
Advanced Usage

  • "unobscured view": a vista or perspective that is free from any visual hindrance.

    • The observatory offered an unobscured view of the eclipse. (The view of the eclipse was completely clear.)

  • "unobscured meaning": a message or intent that is not hidden or ambiguous.

    • The poem's unobscured meaning made it easy to interpret. (The poem's message was direct and plain.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Unobscured is the antonym of obscured. Related forms include:
    • Obscure (verb): to make unclear or hidden.
      • Fog obscured the mountain peaks. (The fog hid the peaks from view.)
    • Obscurity (noun): the state of being unknown or unclear.
      • The writer lived in obscurity for years. (The writer was not well-known.)
  • Unobscured is derived from the prefix un- (meaning "not") + obscured (past participle of obscure).
Synonyms
  • Clear: easy to see or understand.
  • Visible: able to be seen.
  • Unhidden: not concealed.
  • Open: not blocked or covered.
Antonyms (for contrast)
  • Obscured: hidden or made unclear.
  • Blocked: prevented from being seen.
  • Covered: concealed by something.
Related Idioms
  • "in plain sight": visible without any attempt to hide.
    • The solution was in plain sight, unobscured by complexity. (The answer was obvious and easy to find.)
  • "clear as day": very obvious and easy to perceive.
    • Her unhappiness was unobscured, clear as day to everyone. (Her sadness was unmistakably visible.)