UNOBTRUSIVE Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

unobtrusive

adjective

ˌən-əb-ˈtrü-siv

Definition of unobtrusive

as in discreet

not readily seen or noticed the notice that an 18% tip would be automatically added was so unobtrusive we almost didn't see it at the bottom of the menu

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Recent Examples of unobtrusive While there is an on-site restaurant, bar, meeting house, freshwater pool, and gift shop, the grounds themselves are rustic, palm tree-lined, and a refuge for thousands of adorable, unobtrusive hermit crabs. — Joey Skladany, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026 The film by and large follows the edicts of Iranian neorealism, with unobtrusive observations and a naturalistic soundscape. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026 Jase awarded them with a perfect 5-star rating, which was mostly thanks to their excellent stabilization, their unobtrusive controls and incredibly small form factor. — Paul Brett, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2026 Staff are attentive and knowledgeable but unobtrusive, and the cocktails are excellent. — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unobtrusive

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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

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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

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