Obscurantism/ɑːbˈskjʊrəntɪzəm/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Political Secrecy Used to describe deliberate information withholding by authorities. After the scandal, the mayor's obscurantism further eroded public trust. Pro Tip 2/3Public Knowledge Highlights the impact of obscurantism on general awareness. Her campaign against obscurantism aimed to inform the community about the health risks. Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation Implies a criticism of policies that are not transparent. The journalist criticized the council's obscurantism during the crisis.