unshowy

adjective

Definition of unshowynext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshowy
  1. unobtrusive
  2. unremarkable
  3. inconspicuous
  4. unnoticeable
  5. subtle
  6. unemphatic
Adjective
  • Toyota’s driver assistance systems are also fairly unobtrusive.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • For students who want an unobtrusive health tracker, the Fitbit Inspire 3 delivers essential wellness monitoring in an ultra-lightweight design.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of unobtrusive
Adjective
  • Anyone who has ever spoken to a Palestinian would find most of Khalil’s political opinions unremarkable.
    — Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Seydou Traore, the fifth-round rookie, had a Miller pass sail through his hands, and his 14 snaps were unremarkable.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of unremarkable
Adjective
  • With the inconspicuous glasses, however, that assumption becomes much harder to make—meaning privacy and consent laws can potentially be invoked.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Dab stains carefully with a soft cloth—just be sure to test in an inconspicuous area first to avoid discoloration.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026
Definition of inconspicuous
Adjective
  • But the spinning trick has real limits that make this drone far from being completely unnoticeable.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
  • Placing a small, unnoticeable camera can be tricky and, for some nests, requires a helicopter.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of unnoticeable
Adjective
  • Her lyrics, like those of many of her biggest musical influences, are dense texts, full of winking allusions and subtle references to records, bands, and albums that have shaped her own songwriting.
    — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Izquierdo recommends asking for softly disconnected layers, a blended curtain fringe, and soft, subtle texture.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 14 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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