opaque
adjective
not transparent or translucent; impenetrable to light; not allowing light to pass through.
opaqueness
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a word derived from
opaque.
Example Sentences
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As one editor explained, the opaqueness of these decisions allows for “plausible deniability” at any point in the chain—from publicists to indie bookstore employees—even as various parties might be deliberately subverting a book’s prospects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
The continued opaqueness of the Colosio case extends to the fate of Aburto, now 53.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2024
But that concern can be overstated, says Chantry, who notes that traditional models are also so complicated that “there’s a degree of opaqueness already built into them.”
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 14, 2023
Due to Meta’s opaqueness surrounding content moderation, however, researchers are limited in the recommendations they can provide.
From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2023
Perhaps Aunty Ifeka could see this rally now, and all the people here, or perhaps not, if death was a silent opaqueness.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
