abstruse

The word “abstruse” has 2 syllables: ab-struse.

It's pronounced as /əbˈstrus/.

What is synonym and antonym for abstruse?

In the thesaurus, “abstruse” has 3 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abstruse along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for abstruse

esoteric
perplexing
profound

Antonyms for abstruse

easy
shallow
simple
straightforward
superficial

Meanings of abstruse

adjective

Difficult to comprehend or understand.
Concealed or hidden out of the way; secret.

Example Sentences

The philosopher's writing style was known for its abstruse language and complex concepts.
Despite its abstruse subject matter, the book became a bestseller due to its captivating storytelling.
The professor's lectures on quantum mechanics were often criticized for being too abstruse for undergraduate students to understand.
She struggled to grasp the abstruse theories presented in the academic journal article.
The crossword puzzle contained several abstruse clues that stumped even the most seasoned solvers.

On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abstruse, such as: easy, esoteric, perplexing, profound, shallow, simple, straightforward.

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