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opaqueness Synonyms
Another word for opaqueness
Choosing another word for opaqueness depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The physical quality or state of being impenetrable to light; the condition of not being transparent or translucent.
Usage Example
"The heavy opacity of the frosted glass ensured complete privacy inside the medical clinic."
Strongest
opacity
Strong
cloudiness
murkiness
turbidity
Weak
haziness
• noun (Context 2)
The quality of being difficult to understand, interpret, or scrutinize due to a lack of clarity or openness.
Usage Example
"Critics pointed out the frustrating opacity of the company's financial disclosures."
Strongest
opacity
obscurity
Strong
incomprehensibility
impenetrability
abstruseness
reconditeness
vagueness
Opposites of opaqueness
The opposite of opaqueness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
transparency
clarity
lucidity
perspicuity
clearness
translucency
openness
pellucidity
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Opaqueness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/opaqueness