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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Publicity is the last thing Iran’s Jews need: Their entire survival strategy has been to lead the most inconspicuous lives possible—and news of detentions is more attention than the community wants.
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Roya Hakakian, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
Keeping a spray bottle of all-purpose cleaner along with a clean, dry cloth hidden away in the bath can make quick (inconspicuous) work of your mid-party touch-up.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
Looking for an option that's more inconspicuous to reapply than engulfing yourself in clouds of perfume?
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 6 July 2025
There’s also a Zankou Chicken in an inconspicuous shopping plaza.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Roya Hakakian, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
Keeping a spray bottle of all-purpose cleaner along with a clean, dry cloth hidden away in the bath can make quick (inconspicuous) work of your mid-party touch-up.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
Looking for an option that's more inconspicuous to reapply than engulfing yourself in clouds of perfume?
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 6 July 2025
There’s also a Zankou Chicken in an inconspicuous shopping plaza.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 27 June 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 21 Jul. 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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