unobscured

Unobscured is an adjective meaning not obscured; clear or unobstructed, with visibility or perception not hindered by concealment or obstruction. It can describe literal visibility as well as figurative clarity in information, perception, or expression.

Etymology and usage: The word is formed from the prefix un- plus obscured, which derives from Latin obscurus for dull or obscure. In English, unobscured is commonly used with nouns such as view, vision, evidence, or truth to denote direct, unhidden presentation.

Contexts include optics and astronomy, where unobscured describes an aperture or image unblocked by a central structure. An unobscured telescope aperture lacks a secondary mirror in the light path, yielding higher contrast; many refracting designs are unobscured. In everyday language, unobscured vision or a view means nothing blocks the sightline.

Other uses emphasize clarity or openness; unobscured information or reporting is presented plainly, without concealment. Related terms include unobstructed, transparent, and clear; antonyms are obscured, blocked, concealed, and hidden.