inconspicuous

[ in-kuhn-spik-yoo-uhs ]
/ ˌɪn kənˈspɪk yu əs /
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adjective

not conspicuous, noticeable, or prominent.

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Origin of inconspicuous

From the Latin word inconspicuus, dating back to 1615–25. See in-3, conspicuous

OTHER WORDS FROM inconspicuous

in·con·spic·u·ous·ly, adverbin·con·spic·u·ous·ness, noun

Words nearby inconspicuous

in consideration of, inconsistency, inconsistent, inconsolable, inconsonant, inconspicuous, inconstant, inconsumable, incontestability clause, incontestable, incontinence
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Words related to inconspicuous

unobtrusive, camouflaged, concealed, dim, faint, hidden, indistinct, insignificant, low-key, modest, ordinary, plain, quiet, retiring, secretive, shy, subtle, tenuous, unassuming, unostentatious

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British Dictionary definitions for inconspicuous

inconspicuous
/ (ˌɪnkənˈspɪkjʊəs) /

adjective

not easily noticed or seen; not prominent or striking

Derived forms of inconspicuous

inconspicuously, adverbinconspicuousness, noun
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