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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That display provides basic info like the time, radio, weather, and speed while managing to remain both inconspicuous and beautiful.
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Just north of the clamor on the Indiana Toll Road in East Chicago, an inconspicuous side street leads to Roxana Marsh on the Grand Calumet River.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
One member sought suggestions for a small, inconspicuous safe for stashing prescription medications; another asked if her daughter’s sudden anger and attitude before move-in was normal.
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Once the flowers, which range from pale to vibrant yellow, are followed by dark green leaves, this shrub is rather inconspicuous for the rest of the year.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Just north of the clamor on the Indiana Toll Road in East Chicago, an inconspicuous side street leads to Roxana Marsh on the Grand Calumet River.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
One member sought suggestions for a small, inconspicuous safe for stashing prescription medications; another asked if her daughter’s sudden anger and attitude before move-in was normal.
—Meagan Francis, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025
Once the flowers, which range from pale to vibrant yellow, are followed by dark green leaves, this shrub is rather inconspicuous for the rest of the year.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 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 9 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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