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   In·con·spic·u·ous

   /ˌinkənˈspikyəwəs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. not clearly visible or attracting attention; not conspicuous: "an inconspicuous red-brick building"

   Word Origin early 17th century (in the sense ‘invisible, indiscernible’): from Latin inconspicuus (from in- ‘not’ + conspicuus ‘clearly visible’) + -ous.

   Derivatives

   • 1. inconspicuously adverb
   • 2. inconspicuousness noun

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   definition: not obvious or readily apparent; easily overlooked. synonyms: obscure, unimposing, unobtrusive. antonyms: arresting, conspicuous, obtrusive, prominent. similar words: imperceptible, insignificant, invisible, modest, mousy, unassuming, unimpressive, unnoticeable, unostentatious, unpretentious. related words:

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   The meaning of INCONSPICUOUS is not readily noticeable. How to use inconspicuous in a sentence.

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   In essence, 'inconspicuous' literally means 'not easily seen' or 'not readily noticeable.' It describes something that attracts little attention due to its discreet or unobtrusive nature. This etymology highlights the idea of not standing out or being hidden from view, which is fundamental to the concept of being inconspicuous.

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   What does the adjective inconspicuous mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective inconspicuous , two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   5 days ago · Definition. not easily noticed or seen. I'll try to be as inconspicuous as possible. Synonyms. unobtrusive. hidden. unnoticeable. retiring. quiet. ordinary. plain. muted. camouflaged. insignificant. unassuming. unostentatious. See examples for synonyms. Opposites.

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   Definitions. from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition. adjective Not readily noticeable. from The Century Dictionary. Not conspicuous or readily discernible; not to be easily perceived by the sight; so small or unobtrusive as readily to escape notice.

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   faint. imperceptible. insignificant. subtle. modest. concealed. low-key. low-profile. inappreciable. nameless. indistinct. quiet. unremarkable. camouflaged. Antonyms. Opposite meaning. Related. Common usage. Sentence Examples. Proper usage in context. Above all, you need normal, inconspicuous jobs. Do you think I look inconspicuous enough?