inconspicuous
adjective
in·con·spic·u·ous
ˌin-kən-ˈspi-kyə-wəs 
-kyü-əs
: not readily noticeable
inconspicuously
adverb
inconspicuousness
noun
Examples of inconspicuous in a Sentence
She tried to remain as inconspicuous as possible so that no one would see her there.
left an inconspicuous scratch on the wall
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Note that this may mean threading them through an inconspicuous piece of cushion fabric.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
Demure and inconspicuous, it’s supposed to blend unobtrusively into the scenery, to serve as a quiet workhorse instead of an ostentatious status symbol.
—Christopher Null, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2020
Test first: Always perform a colorfastness test on an inconspicuous area before applying the solution to the stain.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
The device is thin and compact enough to be inconspicuous, but not small enough to get lost in your belongings.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
Demure and inconspicuous, it’s supposed to blend unobtrusively into the scenery, to serve as a quiet workhorse instead of an ostentatious status symbol.
—Christopher Null, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2020
Test first: Always perform a colorfastness test on an inconspicuous area before applying the solution to the stain.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
The device is thin and compact enough to be inconspicuous, but not small enough to get lost in your belongings.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for inconspicuous
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“Inconspicuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconspicuous. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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inconspicuous
adjective
in·con·spic·u·ous
ˌin-kən-ˈspik-yə-wəs
: not easily seen or noticed
inconspicuously
adverb
inconspicuousness
noun
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