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

The inconspicuous trolley sleeve keeps you organized through security in crowded terminals or on public transit. —Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026

Gently test an inconspicuous area to make sure the soap won’t ruin the stain. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 May 2026

The weight of California case law holds that visual representations can and do outweigh fine-print disclaimers when the visual is prominently displayed and the disclaimer is inconspicuous or inconsistent with the dominant message. —Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

At first, the object that surfaced was inconspicuous, packed in a wet clod of earth. —Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 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