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

Tidy up visible areas while leaving inconspicuous areas as pollinator-friendly spaces. —Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026

Test the solution on an inconspicuous area of the headboard first, such as the back or lower edge. —Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026

James Austin Johnson, as an asthmatic nerd who gets hot after his glasses come off, and Kenan Thompson’s inconspicuous alcoholic, also add some fun texture. —Rima Parikh, Vulture, 1 Mar. 2026

However, these little, inconspicuous balls are highly flammable. —Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 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