unobtrusive
adjective
un·ob·tru·sive
ˌən-əb-ˈtrü-siv 
-ziv
: not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
unobtrusively
adverb
unobtrusiveness
noun
Examples of unobtrusive in a Sentence
the notice that an 18% tip would be automatically added was so unobtrusive we almost didn't see it at the bottom of the menu
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
The engine and transmission are unobtrusive.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The fans remained unobtrusive throughout testing, and the chassis remained consistently comfortable (if not cool) to the touch.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
For those who change positions frequently, consider an unobtrusive adjustment and/or closure mechanism like slim Velcro, a magnetic closure, or a slide buckle.
—Nicole Kinning, Wired News, 30 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unobtrusive
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“Unobtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unobtrusive. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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unobtrusive
adjective
un·ob·tru·sive
ˌən-əb-ˈtrü-siv
-ziv
: not obtrusive or bold : inconspicuous
unobtrusively
adverb
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