Definition

The process of making something unclear or difficult to understand, often referring to a state of confusion or obscurity in thought.

Example

After the long meeting, there was a sense of obnubilation among the team members about the project's direction.

Conversation

I was reading that article about the effects of stress on our minds.

Oh really? What did it say?

It mentioned something about obnubilation and how it clouds our thoughts.

That makes sense; stress can really make it hard to think clearly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Obnubilation → It is formed from "ob-" (meaning against or over) and "nubilare" (meaning to cloud or darken). The word describes a state of being clouded or obscured, particularly in terms of mental clarity.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'clouded' ('nubilare') or 'covered over' ('ob-') — that's why obnubilation refers to a state of mental obscurity.

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