as in ambiguity
the quality or state of having a veiled or uncertain meaning
the opaqueness of the narrative will not bother readers more interested in complex characters than in a gripping yarn
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Recent Examples of opaqueness
These investments are inherently complex, involving limited liquidity, higher fees, and valuation opaqueness.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Dave Smith, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opaqueness
Noun
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This ambiguity let entrepreneurs like Sanders move into the market without immediate legal repercussions.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Sep. 2025
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Resilience During Uncertainty – AI disruption creates stress and ambiguity; addressing our self-care needs helps leaders sustain performance and avoid burnout.—
Tony Gambill,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That intrigue and mysteriousness still rest in the canyon walls today.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
13 Sep. 2025
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Scrolling through the App Store or the Games App or Photos, the buttons at the top of the window subtly change their brightness and opacity.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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Pay opacity frequently frustrates job seekers and may point to inequities within the company.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Opaqueness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opaqueness. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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