Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
obscurant
noun
/əbˈskyo͝orənt/
Definition
A person who deliberately prevents the facts or full details of something from becoming known.
Examples
- The obscurant in the debate attempted to downplay the importance of scientific evidence.
- Many considered the teacher an obscurant for ignoring the latest research in her lectures.
- His obscurant tactics were intended to confuse the audience rather than clarify the issues at hand.
Meaning
An obscurant is often associated with obstructing knowledge or maintaining ignorance, particularly in intellectual or political contexts.
Synonyms
- ignoramus
- obscure
- dullard
- unenlightened
- puzzle
