as in discreet
not readily seen or noticed
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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Recent Examples of unobtrusive
The Kayano 30’s new stability strategy, retained in the Kayano 31, replaced these firm, controlling devices with clever geometry and new, unobtrusive foot-guidance strategies.
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Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
The stability features were completely unobtrusive and invisible on the run, but footplants felt connected and supported whether striding easily or pushing the pace.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
Finally, here's a budget model from TP-Link that delivers surprisingly great 2K video in a compact and unobtrusive package.
—Karl Klockars, PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2025
The sweat-wicking fabric is ideal heading into spring, and the pants even boast spacious yet unobtrusive pockets to hold your phone and other travel essentials.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2025
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Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
The stability features were completely unobtrusive and invisible on the run, but footplants felt connected and supported whether striding easily or pushing the pace.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
Finally, here's a budget model from TP-Link that delivers surprisingly great 2K video in a compact and unobtrusive package.
—Karl Klockars, PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2025
The sweat-wicking fabric is ideal heading into spring, and the pants even boast spacious yet unobtrusive pockets to hold your phone and other travel essentials.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unobtrusive
Adjective
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Though the camerawork is relatively discreet, the imagination all too easily fills in any gory details the eye can’t see.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
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His aunt looks directly at Farah, making no effort to be discreet.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The phenomenon will be invisible to those on earth.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2025
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That fear, paired with stigma and emotional exhaustion, can leave caregivers feeling invisible and unsupported.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But chronic stress — the kind that builds quietly from daily pressures such as financial worries or family concerns — is what slowly chips away at your health, often going unnoticed until symptoms become impossible to ignore.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, engaging with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) can offer critical insights that would otherwise go unnoticed.—
Ryan Anderson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Unobtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unobtrusive. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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