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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonobvious

Adjective

Unfortunately, who qualifies for the Robinhood Platinum Card is a little ambiguous.

— Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 July 2026
Many leaders in the late 18th century already considered privateering a morally ambiguous practice, according to Michael Crawford, a former senior historian at the Naval History and Heritage Command.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2026

Definition of ambiguous

Adjective

Two sources familiar with the matter told CNN over the weekend the uranium enrichment provision includes stipulations imposed by the US, but details of potential limitations are unclear.

— Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Whether Villa only wanted to loan Garnacho anyway is unclear, but there’s an obvious motive for not signing him permanently.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of unclear

Adjective

Perhaps that’s what led to one Manchester United fan to start what must be one of the most obscure player songs in the club’s terrace songbook.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 27 July 2026
The article warns that such high valuations, lacking public financial transparency, obscure true value.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 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

Here are three stars that appear neatly connected overhead, but in reality, one is separated by an incomprehensible distance.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 24 July 2026
By that point, almost five minutes down on yellow jersey Tadej Pogačar, the Tour may already have been done — save for an incomprehensible effort over Alpe d’Huez, or misfortune to Pogacar himself.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of incomprehensible

Adjective

At first, these data would be cryptic—who besides the biggest air-pollution nerd would know the difference between 35 μg/m3 of particulate matter (yellow-level risk, per the AQI) and 60 μg/m3 (red-level risk)?

— Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
As Miami gained steam in the LeBron market behind Pat Riley’s cryptic public optimism, the Heat and Cavaliers continually flip-flopped as the DraftKings favorite to land LeBron during the week leading up to James’ eventual decision.

— Scott Phillips, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of cryptic

Adjective

One of Scotland’s can’t-miss distilleries is also one of its most enigmatic.

— David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
In the first season finale, Kim makes a deal with Lee Dong-kyu, a new and enigmatic character who agrees to take down Juhak Construction for our protagonist.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 27 July 2026

Definition of enigmatic

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