inconspicuous

adjective

ˌin-kən-ˈspi-kyə-wəs How to pronounce inconspicuous (audio)
Definition of inconspicuousnext
as in discreet
not readily seen or noticed left an inconspicuous scratch on the wall

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Recent Examples of inconspicuous When in doubt, test your cleaning solution on an inconspicuous spot first. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 An inconspicuous back pass to the Rapids’ third-string goalkeeper, Adam Beaudry, was mishandled. — Spencer Baldwin, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2026 Mist dry clothing between wears, smooth wrinkles by hand and test an inconspicuous area first on delicate fabrics. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026 In an inconspicuous corner of his new office, architect Filippo Taidelli’s head is buried in a narrow, vertical cubby. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inconspicuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconspicuous
  1. discreet
  2. invisible
  3. unnoticed
Adjective
  • The discreet après-ski lounge, complete with outdoor fire pits, plunge pool, and locker room, is open exclusively to club members and hotel guests.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Very clean and modern yet with understated nods to place—subtle Hawaiian patterns, a discreet pineapple print on pillows, natural textures.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of discreet
Adjective
  • The mostly invisible bits course through blood and pass from mother to child through the placenta and breast milk.
    — Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Why invisible warmth is catching on The cultural setup for this trend was already in place.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of invisible
Adjective
  • Acoustic monitoring could therefore provide an additional layer of protection by identifying unusual mechanical behaviour that might otherwise go unnoticed during routine inspections.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Order timestamps cannot explain whether preparation was slow or a finished item waited unnoticed.
    — Maria Zhang, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of unnoticed

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“Inconspicuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconspicuous. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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