inconspicuous

adjective

in·​con·​spic·​u·​ous ˌin-kən-ˈspi-kyə-wəs How to pronounce inconspicuous (audio)
-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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Word History

Etymology

Latin inconspicuus, from in- + conspicuus conspicuous

First Known Use

circa 1828, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inconspicuous was circa 1828

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Cite this Entry

“Inconspicuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconspicuous. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.

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inconspicuous

adjective
in·​con·​spic·​u·​ous ˌin-kən-ˈspik-yə-wəs How to pronounce inconspicuous (audio)
: not easily seen or noticed
inconspicuously adverb
inconspicuousness noun

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