unobtrusive
adjective
un·ob·tru·sive
ˌən-əb-ˈtrü-siv 
-ziv
: not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
unobtrusively
adverb
unobtrusiveness
noun
Examples of unobtrusive in a Sentence
the notice that an 18% tip would be automatically added was so unobtrusive we almost didn't see it at the bottom of the menu
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Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
While other wearable tech devices, like the Apple Watch, can be clunky or get in the way of other accessories, the Oura Ring is unobtrusive and comes in several colorways — from Black to Rose Gold — to fit with any style.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
However, this approach can distinguish between putting a child in the sear or putting a bag or package back there, thus the alerts are kept fairly unobtrusive to avoid too many false positives.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
Former federal officials said monitors aim to be as unobtrusive as possible, raising any concerns about potential election law violations with local officials and reporting broader observations about election operations to U.S. attorney's offices and the Justice Department's civil rights division.
—David Nakamura The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Unobtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unobtrusive. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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unobtrusive
adjective
un·ob·tru·sive
ˌən-əb-ˈtrü-siv
-ziv
: not obtrusive or bold : inconspicuous
unobtrusively
adverb
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