NONOBVIOUS Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

nonobvious

adjective

Definition of nonobvious

as in ambiguous

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Recent Examples of nonobvious On the flip side, if your financial situation is complicated and nonobvious, be sure to take the time to explain it to your mortgage loan originator. — Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026 This comes to resemble a branding exercise—perhaps a necessary one to sell a book these days—but the advice is good, and some of it nonobvious. — Matthew Hutson, WSJ, 6 Dec. 2021 The rise of cloud computing, open-source platforms and the API economy has contributed in both obvious and nonobvious ways to this transformation. — Romi Stein, Forbes, 1 June 2021 And to also keep nonobvious stuff on hand — like teddy bears for the kids, a rubber bone for the dog and $50 in cash, all in $1 bills. — Steve Rubenstein, SFChronicle.com, 11 June 2019

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Adjective

Without getting into spoilers, the series wraps on an ambiguous ending that asks the viewer to decide just how much Lonnie has grown.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 July 2026
Before Bear makes his wish, the film is purposefully ambiguous about whether Nikki has any real feelings for him.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of ambiguous

Adjective

The argumentative duo are summoned to investigate a murder in rural Nebraska that has mysterious connections to dangerous extraterrestrials.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 July 2026
Another notable sculptor of fabric (often jersey) was the mysterious Madame Grès (Germaine Émilie Krebs), to whom innumerable designers have paid homage, including Yohji Yamamoto, Mossi Traoré, Richard Malone, and Francesco Murano.

— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 16 July 2026

Definition of mysterious

Adjective

Burke says the interim boss at CPD, Fred Waller, is known and respected, but who leads long-term at 35th and Michigan remains unclear.

— Chris Tye, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Right-back Calvin Ramsay (22) is in a similar situation, although there may be more game-time opportunities for him because of Conor Bradley’s unclear injury status.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of unclear

Adjective

Maybe folks were turning to Spotify to confirm that the Swag II was, in fact, part of Bieber’s discography and not some obscure Christian rock track.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026
Their books are weird and beautifully eccentric, and often highlight obscure and experimental writers from the 18th and 19th century.

— Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

Definition of obscure

Adjective

There, a holiday somewhere hot and indistinct, the only clear memory compressed into the feeling of rough grains of sand studding her feet.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
On the other hand, a large yard filled solely with small plants can look indistinct unless a few larger plants are added as anchors.

— Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026

Definition of indistinct

Adjective

But when asked to convey human-woman concerns, like a shitty dad, a shitty husband, and a shitty mother-in-law, that intense gaze can become inscrutable, even incomprehensible — a closed door to her interiority instead of a way in.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 July 2026
There have been times when acts of atrocity have been going on — and gosh, some of those things are incomprehensible — yet humanity has found a way.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2026

Definition of incomprehensible

Adjective

The enigmatic, unique Haaland returns to Manchester City in the Premier League under a new manager in a new era, with Enzo Maresca taking over from Pep Guardiola, who managed the team for 10 years and won six Premier League titles.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 21 July 2026
The Hunt for Gollum is a standalone feature centered on the enigmatic titular character, portrayed by Serkis in Jackson’s Oscar-winning film trilogy.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026

Definition of enigmatic

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