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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William Roberson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The police department provided ample but unobtrusive assistance throughout the event.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
The SteelSeries Sonar software adds simulated surround sound and per-game profiles, while the mic stays clear and unobtrusive.
—PC Magazine, 29 July 2025
Compact crossovers are a popular breed and blend into the background—particularly when they're painted an unobtrusive shade.
—ArsTechnica, 6 June 2025
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“Unobtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unobtrusive. Accessed 20 Aug. 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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