How to Use inconspicuous in a Sentence

inconspicuous

adjective
  • She tried to remain as inconspicuous as possible so that no one would see her there.
  • Those florets that make up the eye of the daisy have inconspicuous petals.
    — Washington Post, 7 July 2020
  • Test in an inconspicuous place first, and work where there is plenty of fresh air and no open flame.
    — Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2022
  • Some of the city’s cameras are in plain view and some inconspicuous.
    — Libor Janystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2022
  • The battery, housed in a half-inch-thick disk on the top, is inconspicuous.
    — Emily Reed, Outside Online, 30 May 2018
  • Most safes can be bolted to your floor in an inconspicuous place within your home.
    — Nina Derwin, Woman's Day, 12 May 2023
  • Test your cleanser of choice in an inconspicuous area before using it on the stain.
    — Talia Abbas, SELF, 28 Sep. 2018
  • Gently test an inconspicuous area to make sure the soap won’t ruin the stain.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • At first, the object that surfaced was inconspicuous, packed in a wet clod of earth.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
  • The sleek black-and-chrome design looks clean and inconspicuous and will fit right into any kitchen.
    — Rachael Schultz, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2024
  • The tool itself is a lot smaller and inconspicuous and can be a bit more subtle.
    — Jakob Schiller, WIRED, 25 July 2012
  • Be diligent, as bedbugs can hide in the most inconspicuous of places.
    — Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 29 May 2024
  • Outside the door to one of the wine shops in our neighbourhood is a small inconspicuous box.
    — Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
  • Testing a small spot in an inconspicuous spot will give you an idea of what to expect if applied all over.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
  • When doing this type of cleaning for the first time, always test in an inconspicuous spot first.
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2022
  • When in doubt, try denim on an inconspicuous area to check for scratching or dye transfer.
    — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
  • When in doubt, spot test an inconspicuous area first to ensure the spray won't damage the surface.
    — Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 8 June 2022
  • The front door is notably inconspicuous, tucked into a corner of a glass wall.
    — Julie V. Iovine., WSJ, 24 Oct. 2018
  • Some people stash it in inconspicuous places around the house, a habit that experts say can lead to trouble down the line.
    — Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Use them sparingly and test in an inconspicuous spot first.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
  • If in doubt, run a test on an inconspicuous area, like the inside of a base corner cabinet.
    — Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Maybe the score is meant to be inconspicuous so that the tension of the final service takes center stage.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2026
  • Using a clean microfiber cloth, apply a small amount to an inconspicuous area.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 7 Apr. 2026
  • When leaving a house, take with something inconspicuous — a piece of stone, an old knob, a piece of trim — as a keepsake.
    — Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2017
  • Test the solution on an inconspicuous area of the headboard first, such as the back or lower edge.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The device is thin and compact enough to be inconspicuous, but not small enough to get lost in your belongings.
    — Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
  • The games may even take place in the same universe, though the connections seem to be fairly inconspicuous.
    — PCMAG, 29 Nov. 2022
  • The white bulb and roots at the bottom of a green onion are noticeable, while chives have a much smaller, inconspicuous bulb.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2023
  • The white bulb and roots at the bottom of a green onion are noticeable, while chives have a much smaller, inconspicuous bulb.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2023
  • As knitting was common at the time, a woman at a window with a pair of needles and a ball of yarn was inconspicuous.
    — Sandra Gutierrez G., Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2020

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