The Lexicon: A Dictionary of Obscure Words

Welcome to the Lexicon, where we catalog the most obscure words in the land.

• Abstruse | A word so obscure, you'll need to use it in a sentence three times to get the hang of it.
• Ultramundane | For when your existential crisis is so bad, it's not even worth discussing.

Abstruse

You must use this word in a sentence at least three times to understand it. We're watching you.

"The abstruse nature of the plot twist left me confused, but also intrigued, and also slightly annoyed, but also mildly fascinated."

Example Sentences

Example Sentences for Abstruse

1. The professor's abstruse explanation of quantum mechanics left me feeling dazed.
2. The abstruse plot twist in the novel was so unexpected, it made my head spin.
3. The artist's use of abstruse colors in the painting was, well, abstruse.

Ultramundane

You know what's ultramundane? Your aunt's gossip at Thanksgiving dinner.

For when your existential crisis is so bad, it's not even worth discussing.

Example Sentences

Example Sentences for Ultramundane

1. My aunt's gossip at the family reunion was ultramundane.
2. The existential crisis I was having was so ultramundane, I needed a nap.
3. The art installation was ultramundane, but also kind of interesting.