The quality or condition of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant.

figurative. Obscuration, obscurity; dimness; loss of brilliance or splendour.

The condition or quality of being inglorious; obscurity; ignominy.

A failure or loss of light, in or as though in an eclipse of the sun. Chiefly figurative or in figurative contexts. Obsolete.

figurative. Comparative obscurity. Chiefly in phrases, to be in the shade, to be in retirement, to be little known; to cast, throw into the shade, put…

want of celebrity.

The quality or condition of being obscure, unclear, or unknown; = obscurity, n.

An imaginary town characterized by mediocrity, stupidity, or failure. Hence allusively: the state or condition of being obscure, unsuccessful…