abstruse
How many syllables in abstruse?
There are 2 syllables in the word abstruse.How to pronounce abstruse:
Synonyms for abstruse:
abstract
academic
ambiguous
arcane
clear as mud
complex
complicated
concealed
confusing
cryptic
dark
deep
delphic
enigmatic
esoteric
hazy
hermetic
hidden
incomprehensible
mysterious
obscure
occult
opaque
perplexing
profound
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Antonyms for abstruse:
a bludge
a breeze
a cinch
a doddle
a piece of cake
a snap
a snip
apparent
as easy as abc
as easy as pie
basic
child's play
clear
easily done
easy
easy-peasy
effortless
elementary
evident
facile
idiot-proof
modest
no bother
no problem
no trouble
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