unobtrusive
adjective
un·ob·tru·sive
ˌən-əb-ˈtrü-siv 
-ziv
: not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
unobtrusive advertising
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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
The Ray-Ban Meta glasses are sleek, unobtrusive wearables with front-facing cameras and a passthrough display in the right lens that can show maps, texts, social media posts, and more.
—Sarah Jeong, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2026
These sorts of smart fibers aren't new – scientists have been working for some time to embed this technology into textiles for unobtrusive connectivity.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
The most reliable way to increase humidity in your home is to invest in an unobtrusive, ultrasonic humidifier.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Unobtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unobtrusive. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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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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