1. the quality or state of being opaque; inability to be seen through
2. the quality of being difficult to understand or explain; lack of clarity
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The opaqueness of the frosted glass provided privacy for the office.
• Heavy fog created an opaqueness that made driving dangerous.
• The opaqueness of the legal document confused many readers.
• Scientists measured the opaqueness of various materials in the lab.
• The politician’s speech was criticized for its opaqueness and lack of clear answers.
• The opaqueness of the muddy water made it impossible to see the bottom of the pond.