inconspicuous
adjective
in·con·spic·u·ous
ˌin-kən-ˈspi-kyə-wəs 
-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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Eventually Brodsky had a quiet chat with the pair, pleading with them to be more inconspicuous.
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Robert Annis, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
And success is often inconspicuous.
—Ian Berry, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Always test cleaners in an inconspicuous area before using.
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And of course, smaller incisions mean more inconspicuous scars.
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Robert Annis, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
And success is often inconspicuous.
—Ian Berry, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Always test cleaners in an inconspicuous area before using.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
And of course, smaller incisions mean more inconspicuous scars.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 2025.
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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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