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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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 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 21 May. 2025.

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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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