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inconspicuous adjective [ ɪnkənˈspɪkjʊəs ]

• not clearly visible or attracting attention.
• "an inconspicuous red-brick building"
Similar: unobtrusive, unnoticeable, unremarkable, unspectacular, unostentatious, unimposing, undistinguished, unexceptional, modest, unassuming, discreet, hidden, concealed, ordinary, plain, run-of-the-mill, insignificant, characterless, forgettable, unmemorable, in the background, unnoticed, unseen, behind the scenes, out of the public eye, out of the spotlight, backstage, out of the limelight, low-profile, low-key, quiet, retiring,
Opposite: conspicuous, noticeable, high-profile,
Origin: early 17th century (in the sense ‘invisible, indiscernible’): from Latin inconspicuus (from in- ‘not’ + conspicuus ‘clearly visible’) + -ous.


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