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   Un·ob·tru·sive

   /ˌənəbˈtro͞osiv/

   

   adjective

   • 1. not conspicuous or attracting attention: "corrections should be neat and unobtrusive" Similar self-effacingretiringunassumingmodestdemurequietmeekhumbleshybashfulunconfidenttimidtimorousshrinkingdiffidentinsecurereservedwithdrawnintrovertintrovertedreticentunforthcomingunpresumingunpretentiousunaggressiveunassertivemousylow-profileinconspicuousunnoticeablerestrainedsubduedquietlow-keydiscreetcircumspectunderstatedmutedsubtleplayed downtoned downunostentatiousunshowyrelaxeddownbeatout of sightin the backgroundOpposite boldextrovertobtrusiveconspicuous

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   • 1. unobtrusiveness noun

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   What is unobtrusive adjective?

   • Definition of unobtrusive adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary not attracting unnecessary attention The service at the hotel is efficient and unobtrusive. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words. Try it for free as part of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app

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   • The synonyms of “Unobtrusive” are: self-effacing, retiring, unassuming, modest, demure, quiet, meek, humble, inconspicuous, unnoticeable, restrained, subdued, low-key, discreet, circumspect, understated, muted, subtle, unostentatious, unshowy, relaxed, downbeat, out of sight, in the background Unobtrusive as an Adjective

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   • un′ob·tru′sive·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. low-key Laid-back, subdued, toned-down, understated, purposefully low-profile.

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   What is unobtrusively adverb?

   • Definition of unobtrusively adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary in a way that does not attract unnecessary attention Dora slipped unobtrusively in through the back door. Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press!

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   Unobtrusive definition: not obtrusive; inconspicuous, unassertive, or reticent.. See examples of UNOBTRUSIVE used in a sentence.

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   1 day ago · If you describe something or someone as unobtrusive, you mean that they are not easily noticed or do not draw attention to themselves. [formal] The coffee table is glass, to be as unobtrusive as possible. Synonyms: inconspicuous, quiet, unassuming, retiring More Synonyms of unobtrusive. unobtrusively adverb.

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   Definition of unobtrusive – Learner’s Dictionary. unobtrusive. adjective. uk / ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv / us. Add to word list. not attracting attention: He was quiet and unobtrusive. unobtrusively. adverb. (Definition of unobtrusive from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of unobtrusive. in Chinese (Traditional)

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   Definition of unobtrusive adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. unobtrusive. adjective. /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/ (formal, often approving) not attracting unnecessary attention. The service at the hotel is efficient and unobtrusive. opposite obtrusive. Take your English to the next level.

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   Define unobtrusive. unobtrusive synonyms, unobtrusive pronunciation, unobtrusive translation, English dictionary definition of unobtrusive. adj. Not undesirably noticeable or blatant; inconspicuous. un′ob·tru′sive·ly adv. un′ob·tru′sive·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English...

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   unobtrusive meaning, definition, what is unobtrusive: not easily noticed: Learn more.

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   Not undesirably noticeable or blatant; inconspicuous. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Synonyms: unnoticeable. unpretentious. quiet. unassuming. reserved. modest. meek. inconspicuous. humble. tasteful. restrained. inobtrusive. subdued. unconspicuous. obscure. Antonyms: obtrusive. noticeable. flaunting. Unobtrusive Sentence Examples.