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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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2024
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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2024
Just make sure to test the shaving cream on a small, inconspicuous area of the material before applying in larger or more prominent areas.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
Find an inconspicuous area to dab a new leather cleaner.
—Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 2024
In April 2022, a group of conservative thinkers, former lawmakers and policy advisers convened in an inconspicuous building in Washington.
—Ines Chomnalez, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Aug. 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 2 Jan. 2025.
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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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