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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Find an inconspicuous area to dab a new leather cleaner. Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 2024 In April 2022, a group of conservative thinkers, former lawmakers and policy advisers convened in an inconspicuous building in Washington. Ines Chomnalez, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Aug. 2024 Note that this may mean threading them through an inconspicuous piece of cushion fabric. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024 Demure and inconspicuous, it’s supposed to blend unobtrusively into the scenery, to serve as a quiet workhorse instead of an ostentatious status symbol. Christopher Null, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2020 See all Example Sentences for inconspicuous 

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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“Inconspicuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconspicuous. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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