UNSHOWY Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

unshowy

adjective

Definition of unshowy

as in unobtrusive

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Recent Examples of unshowy After returning to Chicago, Hicks served as Cardinal Cupich’s vicar-general, or deputy, then as a bishop, and was known for unshowy efficiency. — Paul Elie, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026 There’s also an unshowy pride in its subtly diverse, distinctly Canadian cast of characters. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025 Cronenberg captures the way such a gift might unwind a person in an effectively unshowy way. — James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025 Turturro is unshowy but magnificent in his best film role in years, an honorable hustler who still carries himself with dignity despite a lifetime of regrets and a world gradually leaving him behind. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for unshowy

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Ball, who collaborated with two camera operators and two assistants on Tucci in Italy, then designed shots as unobtrusive as possible so the contributors could feel comfortable.

— Matthew Jacobs, HollywoodReporter, 23 Aug. 2026
Toyota’s driver assistance systems are also fairly unobtrusive.

— Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of unobtrusive

Adjective

So far this year, only three unremarkable tropical storms have formed in the Atlantic basin (Arthur, Bertha and Cristobal).

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Anyone who has ever spoken to a Palestinian would find most of Khalil’s political opinions unremarkable.

— Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of unremarkable

Adjective

Martynka's shelter, located in an inconspicuous two-bedroom apartment in central Krakow, has hosted more than 100 women and children.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
In an effort to be as inconspicuous as possible, the musicians didn’t write anything down.

— Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of inconspicuous

Adjective

Greenspan was renowned for his formidable data-crunching capabilities, sharp reading of market psychology, and subtle, often elusive communication style.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The cabin interiors are built from a lovely blonde wood, which was aesthetically pleasing, if a little creaky at times, while the white linens on the comfortable queen bed were a subtle reminder that this is a luxury accommodation.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of subtle

Adjective

The beat is steady and usually unemphatic; the song circles through three chords again and again.

— Jon Pareles, New York Times, 6 July 2018
This 1991 feature, the second by Mexican filmmaker Maria Novaro, is leisurely paced and unemphatic but firmly conceived and executed, with a lot of feeling for female solidarity.

— Patrick Friel, Chicago Reader, 17 Apr. 2018

Definition of unemphatic

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