inconspicuous

adjective

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

-kyü-əs

: not readily noticeable

inconspicuously adverb

inconspicuousness noun

Synonyms

• discreet
• invisible
• unnoticeable
• unobtrusive

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

On the other hand, container traps tend to be easy to hide and inconspicuous, though some rely on liquid bait that gives off an unpleasant odor. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025

How long can an establishment with a fashionable following really remain inconspicuous? —Laura Neilson, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025

Some people stash it in inconspicuous places around the house, a habit that experts say can lead to trouble down the line. —Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025

The cable management was clean, bundled and routed to be as inconspicuous as possible. —Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

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