inconspicuous

adjective
UK: /ˌɪnkənˈspɪkjuəs/
US: /ˌɪnkənˈspɪkjuəs/

  1. Not easily seen or noticed; attracting little attention.

    1. She tried to be inconspicuous so nobody saw her.
    2. The best hiding places are those which are deliberately inconspicuous so as not to draw attention.

  2. Avoiding attention, often because you do not want to be seen or known.

    1. He preferred to remain inconspicuous at the back of the room.
    2. The security guards were instructed to be as inconspicuous as possible, so they wore normal clothes.

Synonyms

unobtrusive low-key subtle discreet

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inconspicuous" in English means: Not easily seen or noticed; attracting little attention., Avoiding attention, often because you do not want to be seen or known..

The phonetic transcription of "inconspicuous" is /ˌɪnkənˈspɪkjuəs/ in British English and /ˌɪnkənˈspɪkjuəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inconspicuous": unobtrusive, low-key, subtle, discreet.

Example usage of "inconspicuous": "She tried to be inconspicuous so nobody saw her.". More examples on the page.