inconspicuous
[ in-kuhn-spik-yoo-uhs ]
/ ˌɪn kənˈspɪk yu əs /
adjective
not conspicuous, noticeable, or prominent.
SYNONYMS FOR inconspicuous
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Origin of inconspicuous
OTHER WORDS FROM inconspicuous
in·con·spic·u·ous·ly, adverbin·con·spic·u·ous·ness, nounWords nearby inconspicuous
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inconspicuous
/ (ˌɪnkənˈspɪkjʊəs) /
adjective
not easily noticed or seen; not prominent or striking
Derived forms of inconspicuous
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