C1 noun Formell

obfachood

/ɒbˈfæk.hʊd/

The state or condition of being intentionally obscured, ambiguous, or difficult to perceive, particularly regarding one's true motives or the structural clarity of a situation. It describes a persistent quality of hiddenness that prevents clear observation or comprehension.

Beispiele

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1

The obfachood of the local laws made it nearly impossible for a layperson to understand their basic rights.

The state of ambiguity in local laws made it hard for ordinary people to understand their rights.

2

Diplomatic relations were further strained by the persistent obfachood regarding the enforcement of the new border treaty.

Relations were worsened by the ongoing lack of clarity concerning the new border treaty.

3

I really can't stand the obfachood of these new office rules; nobody seems to know what is actually going on!

I hate how confusing these new office rules are; no one knows what is happening.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
obfachood
Verb
obfacterize
Adverb
obfactively
Adjektiv
obfactive
Verwandt
obfacity
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Merkhilfe

Think of the prefix 'Ob-' (against) and 'fac' (face). Obfachood is the state where the 'face' of the truth is turned 'against' you, hiding its true features.

Schnelles Quiz

The candidate's policy proposals were marred by a sense of ______, leaving the public confused about his true intentions.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: b

Beispiele

1

The obfachood of the local laws made it nearly impossible for a layperson to understand their basic rights.

everyday

The state of ambiguity in local laws made it hard for ordinary people to understand their rights.

2

Diplomatic relations were further strained by the persistent obfachood regarding the enforcement of the new border treaty.

formal

Relations were worsened by the ongoing lack of clarity concerning the new border treaty.

3

I really can't stand the obfachood of these new office rules; nobody seems to know what is actually going on!

informal

I hate how confusing these new office rules are; no one knows what is happening.

4

The researcher criticized the structural obfachood of the data set, arguing it masked significant underlying trends.

academic

The researcher criticized the inherent obscurity of the data, noting it hid important trends.

5

Corporate obfachood regarding financial liabilities can lead to a sudden loss of investor confidence.

business

Intentional corporate ambiguity about debts can cause investors to lose trust quickly.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
obfachood
Verb
obfacterize
Adverb
obfactively
Adjektiv
obfactive
Verwandt
obfacity

Häufige Kollokationen

shroud in obfachood to hide something in a state of mystery
persistent obfachood a constant state of lack of clarity
deliberate obfachood intentional confusion or ambiguity
veil of obfachood a metaphorical covering that hides the truth
reduce obfachood to make a complex situation clearer

Häufige Phrasen

lost in obfachood

to be overwhelmed by the complexity or lack of clarity in a system

embrace the obfachood

to accept and work within an ambiguous or unclear situation

pierce the obfachood

to successfully understand or see through a confusing facade

Wird oft verwechselt mit

obfachood vs obfuscation

Obfuscation refers to the act of making something unclear, whereas obfachood refers to the resulting state of being unclear.

obfachood vs oblivion

Oblivion refers to the state of being forgotten or unaware, while obfachood refers to being obscured or hidden from view.

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Nutzungshinweise

This term is best used in academic or highly formal literary contexts to describe a systemic or inherent state of mystery. It is rarely used in casual conversation except for rhetorical effect.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use this as a verb; however, it is strictly a noun describing a state. Do not confuse it with 'obfacity', which refers more specifically to physical thickness or opacity.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the prefix 'Ob-' (against) and 'fac' (face). Obfachood is the state where the 'face' of the truth is turned 'against' you, hiding its true features.

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Wortherkunft

A derived term combining the Latin 'ob-' (over/against) and 'facere' (to make) with the English suffix '-hood', denoting a state or condition.

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable noun Often preceded by the definite article 'the' Commonly modified by adjectives like 'structural' or 'deliberate'
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Kultureller Kontext

The term is frequently invoked in critiques of bureaucratic systems within Western political philosophy to describe the 'masking' of power structures.

Schnelles Quiz

The candidate's policy proposals were marred by a sense of ______, leaving the public confused about his true intentions.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: b

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