inconspicuous
adjective
in·con·spic·u·ous
ˌin-kən-ˈspi-kyə-wəs 
-kyü-əs
: not readily noticeable
inconspicuously
adverb
inconspicuousness
noun
Examples of inconspicuous in a Sentence
She tried to remain as inconspicuous as possible so that no one would see her there.
left an inconspicuous scratch on the wall
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Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
The cable management was clean, bundled and routed to be as inconspicuous as possible.
—Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Hidden among dense mangroves on the island’s southern coast, known widely as Aruba’s safest and most peaceful area, Aruba Ocean Villas is so inconspicuous that even native Arubans jokingly debate its existence.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Always test on an inconspicuous area first to be sure.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inconspicuous
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“Inconspicuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconspicuous. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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inconspicuous
adjective
in·con·spic·u·ous
ˌin-kən-ˈspik-yə-wəs
: not easily seen or noticed
inconspicuously
adverb
inconspicuousness
noun
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