Obfuscation (noun)

The act or process of making something difficult to understand, usually intentionally; obscuring or confusing information.

Origin:

Derived from the verb "obfuscate" meaning "to make something difficult to understand", it was first recorded in the late 16th century.

Examples:

1. The government's obfuscation of the true cost of the project caused a public outcry.
2. The company's financial report was filled with obfuscation and accounting tricks.
3. His speech was filled with obfuscation and it was hard to understand what he was trying to say.
4. The obfuscation of the truth made it difficult for the jury to reach a fair verdict.
5. The obfuscation of the situation made it hard for the company to find a solution.