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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Test on an inconspicuous area first though—not all walls are created equal.
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Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2025
Even if advised by a manufacturer, the marble cleaning solution should still be tested on a small, inconspicuous area before getting started.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 May 2025
Mods ask Reddit for tools as generative AI gets more popular and inconspicuous.
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On the other hand, container traps tend to be easy to hide and inconspicuous, though some rely on liquid bait that gives off an unpleasant odor.
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Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2025
Even if advised by a manufacturer, the marble cleaning solution should still be tested on a small, inconspicuous area before getting started.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 May 2025
Mods ask Reddit for tools as generative AI gets more popular and inconspicuous.
—Ars Technica, 17 Feb. 2025
On the other hand, container traps tend to be easy to hide and inconspicuous, though some rely on liquid bait that gives off an unpleasant odor.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 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 25 May. 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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