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
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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When in doubt, try denim on an inconspicuous area to check for scratching or dye transfer.
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Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
To remove discoloration from the dye in a colored candle, test one of these cleaners in an inconspicuous spot before treating the stain.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
Stern’s design, woven through and behind the original 1908 building and the 1939 addition that gave the museum its full-block width, is transformative yet inconspicuous, embodying his values of understated patriotism, historical preservation, tastefulness, and memory.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 Dec. 2025
The actors hidden among the audience and posing as fellow audience members were mostly inconspicuous, and the atmosphere was lively and fun.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
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Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
To remove discoloration from the dye in a colored candle, test one of these cleaners in an inconspicuous spot before treating the stain.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
Stern’s design, woven through and behind the original 1908 building and the 1939 addition that gave the museum its full-block width, is transformative yet inconspicuous, embodying his values of understated patriotism, historical preservation, tastefulness, and memory.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 Dec. 2025
The actors hidden among the audience and posing as fellow audience members were mostly inconspicuous, and the atmosphere was lively and fun.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inconspicuous
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“Inconspicuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconspicuous. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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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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