Sucheta Dalal

We are living in a globalised world and most of us are worried stiff about powerful interest groups steadily pushing India towards obscurantist and fundamentalist beliefs and regressive economic policies.

Kapil Sibal

To embrace Hindutva is to embrace an obscurantist, backward looking, divisive ideology that seeks to polarise society through identity politics.

Indian Politician

Guy Debord

Quotations are useful in periods of ignorance or obscurantist beliefs.

French Writer

Usually implies criticism; suggesting someone is purposely confusing.

Negative Connotation

Often used for topics requiring expertise, like science or philosophy.

Complex Subject Matter

Stresses intentionality; not simply being unclear, but purposefully so.

Intentional Act

Implies a deliberate attempt to keep details or facts from being known.

Deliberate Hiding

Often used to critique those in power, like governments or corporations.

Critique of Power

Originally referred to opposition to enlightenment and spreading knowledge.

Obscurantist