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unobtrusive adjective [ ʌnəbˈtruːsɪv ]

• not conspicuous or attracting attention.
• "the service was unobtrusive and efficient"
Similar: self-effacing, retiring, unassuming, modest, demure, quiet, meek, humble, shy, bashful, unconfident, timid, timorous, shrinking, diffident, insecure, reserved, withdrawn, introvert, introverted, reticent, unforthcoming, unpresuming, unpretentious, unaggressive, unassertive, mousy, low-profile, inconspicuous, unnoticeable, restrained, subdued, low-key, discreet, circumspect, understated, muted, subtle, played down, toned down, unostentatious, unshowy, relaxed, downbeat, out of sight, in the background,
Opposite: bold, extrovert, obtrusive, conspicuous,


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