OPAQUENESS Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

opaqueness

noun

Definition of opaqueness

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 Scientific consensus is that this opaqueness is caused by hazy banks of clouds that are masking the atmospheres, but what kind of aerosol particles are in the clouds? — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 June 2026 International humanitarian law mandates the principles of distinction, proportionality, and necessity, but the opaqueness of drone operations, particularly outside active battlefields, challenges these principles. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026 But gun control groups and other critics say the opaqueness of the decisions — and the inclusion of Hoffman on the list — leave the potential for loopholes and future harm. — Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026 Arturo Flores, the mayor of Huntington Park, California, said the opaqueness of ICE’s current masking policy adds a dangerous layer of uncertainty. — Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025 These investments are inherently complex, involving limited liquidity, higher fees, and valuation opaqueness. — Dave Smith, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025 Microsoft The opaqueness of LLMs from OpenAI and Google leaves researchers in a bind. — IEEE Spectrum, 1 Apr. 2023

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Noun

Some of the most valuable skills, like leading through ambiguity, influencing others and solving tough problems, are built during challenging seasons.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Nonetheless, in the hallway outside of the courtroom, Shakur’s family exchanges hugs, happily shaking their heads that at least some of the darkness and ambiguity surrounding the murder has been lifted.

— Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of ambiguity

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While the department attributes the opacity around its procurement and distribution of its massive, $1 trillion budget to the sheer size of the agency and its responsibilities, the GAO has found evidence instead of pervasive money mismanagement.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
At the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics Autumn Edition, the fiber maker introduced COOLMAX CloakFX, a recycled polyester fiber designed to mask the appearance of sweat while providing moisture management and wet and dry opacity.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

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