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
Any new support or system should be as unobtrusive and undoable as possible.
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Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2025
Keeping your centerpieces low and unobtrusive is a dinner party must to allow conversation to flow.
—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
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Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2025
Keeping your centerpieces low and unobtrusive is a dinner party must to allow conversation to flow.
—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
See All Example Sentences for unobtrusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unobtrusive
Adjective
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Multiple pockets help streamline organization as well, with a discreet zippered pocket on the back that keeps your cash or cards secure.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Consider installing a hook or series of hooks on the back of the bathroom door, in your closet, or in a discreet part of your bedroom.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, effectively invisible, dark matter can only be inferred due to its interaction with gravity and the effect this has on light and conventional matter.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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The best officials are invisible.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Castillo’s family hard work has not gone unnoticed.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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According to the medical center, Cryptic pregnancies are rare, with studies suggesting about 1 in 475 pregnancies go unnoticed until about 20 weeks gestation, while about 1 in 2,500 pregnancies go unnoticed until delivery.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Unobtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unobtrusive. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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