inconspicuous

adjective

in·​con·​spic·​u·​ous ˌin-kən-ˈspi-kyə-wəs 

-kyü-əs

: not readily noticeable

an inconspicuous brick building

inconspicuously adverb

inconspicuousness noun

Synonyms of inconspicuous

• discreet
• invisible
• unnoticed

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

Recent Examples on the Web

When in doubt, test your cleaning solution on an inconspicuous spot first. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

Mist dry clothing between wears, smooth wrinkles by hand and test an inconspicuous area first on delicate fabrics. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026

In an inconspicuous corner of his new office, architect Filippo Taidelli’s head is buried in a narrow, vertical cubby. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

Stick one panel somewhere inconspicuous and leave it up for a while. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin inconspicuus, from in- + conspicuus conspicuous

First Known Use

circa 1828, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

inconspicuous

adjective

in·​con·​spic·​u·​ous ˌin-kən-ˈspik-yə-wəs 

: not easily seen or noticed

inconspicuously adverb

inconspicuousness noun