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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The demand for inconspicuous safety bars, lower sinks, residential elevators and other amenities has given home improvement chains, contractors, designers and architects a noticeable lift.
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Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 11 May 2024
But it’s effectively hidden in plain sight, despite a prominent display at the vibrant, warmly welcoming (and free) but underappreciated and inconspicuous Hallmark Visitors Center — which takes some alert meandering from Crown Center to find at its 2450 Grand Blvd.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2024
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Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 11 May 2024
But it’s effectively hidden in plain sight, despite a prominent display at the vibrant, warmly welcoming (and free) but underappreciated and inconspicuous Hallmark Visitors Center — which takes some alert meandering from Crown Center to find at its 2450 Grand Blvd.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2024
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“Inconspicuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconspicuous. Accessed 29 May. 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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