abstruse

The word “abstruse” has 2 syllables: ab-struse

It's pronounced as /əbˈstrus/

What is synonym and antonym for abstruse?

In the thesaurus, “abstruse” has 52 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abstruse along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for abstruse

Greek to me
abstract
academic
academical
ambiguous
arcane
baffling
bewildering
clear as dishwater
complex
complicated
confounding
confusing
cryptic
darkling
deep
disorienting
enigmatic
enigmatical
erudite
esoteric
hard
heavy
hermetic
hermetical
hidden
impenetrable
incomprehensible
inscrutable
intricate
involved
learned
muddy
mysterious
mystic
mystical
mystifying
obscure
orphic
pedantic
perplexing
profound
puzzling
recondite
scholarly
subtle
unanswerable
uncanny
unfathomable
unintelligible
unknowable
vague

Antonyms for abstruse

apparent
clear
clear-cut
comprehensible
concrete
distinct
easy
evident
facile
fathomable
intelligible
lucid
manifest
obvious
perspicuous
plain
shallow
simple
straightforward
superficial
transparent
understandable

Meanings of abstruse

adjective
1. Difficult to comprehend or understand.
2. Concealed or hidden out of the way; secret.

Example Sentences

The philosopher's writing style was known for its abstruse language and complex concepts.
Despite its abstruse subject matter, the book became a bestseller due to its captivating storytelling.
The professor's lectures on quantum mechanics were often criticized for being too abstruse for undergraduate students to understand.
She struggled to grasp the abstruse theories presented in the academic journal article.
The crossword puzzle contained several abstruse clues that stumped even the most seasoned solvers.

On this page you'll find 74 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abstruse, such as: Greek to me, abstract, academic, academical, ambiguous, apparent, arcane.

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