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What does the adjective abstruse mean?

obscure

simple

straightforward

clear

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obscure, clear, simple, straightforward

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Extremely difficult to understand, often due to its complex, intricate, or deeply intellectual nature.

When a subject, concept, or piece of writing is labeled as abstruse, it implies that it requires a high level of comprehension, specialized knowledge, or intellectual effort to fully grasp its meaning. This term emphasizes the depth of complexity and the potential for confusion or bafflement that can arise when attempting to comprehend such intricate matters. "Abstruse" content challenges individuals to engage in concentrated thought and analysis, as it delves into profound or esoteric ideas that may be beyond the scope of everyday understanding. In academic or philosophical contexts, the concept of "abstruse" underscores the pursuit of knowledge and insight that often demands a dedicated and thoughtful approach.

Complete Vocabulary List for: Adversity and Obstacle

abstruse

Extremely difficult to understand, often due to its complex, intricate, or deeply intellectual nature.

adversity

affliction

aggravate

ailing

arduous

autarky

besiege

challenging

chronic

claustrophobia

coarse

convolute

crucible

cumbersome

defect

deficiency

demanding

difficulty

dire

disqualify

disruptive

dodder

drudgery

dysfunctional

encumber

exacerbate

exasperate

faltering

finicky

flounder

gaslight

grueling

hamper

hapless

hinder

impede

impediment

implacable

incorrigible

indeterminate

inexplicable

inscrutable

insomnia

intensive

intractable

irreconcilable

laborious

menial

nebulous

obdurate

obfuscate

obscure

obstreperous

perfunctory

plight

precariat

precarious

privation

querulous

quixotic

recalcitrant

refractory

rout

scratchy

serious

siege

sortie

squalid

strife

stubborn

stymie

surly

toil

tolerate

totter

travail

tribulation

unapproachable

vague

vanquish

vendetta

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Adversity and Obstacle

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