abstruseness

noun

Definition of abstrusenessnext
as in obtuseness

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  1. complexity
  2. difficulty
  3. complication
  4. impenetrability
Noun
  • These personal stories play an important role in de-stigmatizing acne and portraying the complexities of treatment.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Also, explore cocktails featuring rare vintages like the Retrograde mixed with TIME : SPACE Mastery, a unique single malt with layers of complexity that embraces 200 years of history.
    Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of complexity
Noun
  • If these workers are deported, the food industry will probably have great difficulty replacing them.
    Paul Krugman, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • But there are several counties where the difficulty is even higher.
    Jasmine Cui, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of difficulty
Noun
  • In the wake of the ruling, numerous reports have emerged of women dying or nearly dying from miscarriages or complications in dangerous pregnancies, as doctors were unable to intervene due to these bans.
    Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Losing Prescott is sure to add some huge complications for the offense, but the Cowboys have Cooper Rush and Trey Lance to lean on while Prescott heals.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of complication
Noun
  • Scott blends Damon’s close-to-the-bone fragility and Alain Delon’s simmering impenetrability in making this uncertain Tom Ripley his own.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
  • But for real impenetrability from rain or snow, Gore-Tex or a membrane coated with durable water repellent (DWR) serve as the ultimate barrier.
    Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2024
Definition of impenetrability
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