obscurantism

/əbˈskjʊərəntɪzəm/ /ɑbˈskjʊərəntɪzəm/

Meanings

noun

A state of opposition to human progress or enlightenment.

Examples :

"The politician's obscurantism regarding scientific findings hindered efforts to address climate change. "

noun

Deliberate obscurity or vagueness.

Examples :

"The professor's use of obscurantism in his lectures made it nearly impossible for students to understand the complex topic. "

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Related Words

regarding verb

/ɹɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/ /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/

To look at; to observe.

"She regarded us warily."

enlightenment noun

/-laɪtmənt/

An act of enlightening, or the state of being enlightened or instructed.

"After attending the lecture, I experienced a moment of enlightenment about the complexities of quantum physics. "

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

opposition noun

/ɒpəˈzɪʃən/ /ɑpəˈzɪʃn̩/

The action of opposing or of being in conflict.

"The student's opposition to the new school rules caused a disruption. "

professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

vagueness noun

/ˈveɪɡnəs/

The condition of being unclear; vague.

"The teacher's instructions were filled with vagueness, making it hard for the students to understand the assignment. "

deliberate verb

/dəˈlɪbərət/ /dəˈlɪbəreɪt/

To consider carefully; to weigh well in the mind.

"It is now time for the jury to deliberate the guilt of the defendant."

scientific adjective

/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

Of, or having to do with science.

"The scientific method is important in my school science class. "

progress noun

/ˈpɹɒɡɹɛs/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹɛs/ /pɹəˈɡɹɛs/

Movement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time; development through time.

"Testing for the new antidote is currently in progress."

impossible noun

/ɪmˈpɒs.ə.bəl/ /ɪmˈpɑ.səbl/

An impossibility

"The impossible of finishing the project by Friday became a reality when everyone worked late. "

obscurity noun

/əbˈskjɔːɹɪti/ /əbˈskjɝɪti/

Darkness; the absence of light.

"The obscurity of the room made it hard to see the small, hidden objects on the desk. "

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "