inobtrusive

[ in-uhb-troo-siv ]

adjective

1. unobtrusive.

Word History and Origins

Origin of inobtrusive¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; in- ³ + obtrusive

Example Sentences

And she drew her hand away from his as quietly as she was able, but not without a certain small inobtrusive sympathetic pressure.

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The little inobtrusive haven of Beer was in every way convenient for smugglers, and was naturally much beloved by them.

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He did the cleaning himself, and was as efficient and inobtrusive a housewife as any woman.

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These are inobtrusive, silent testimonies; but they are here, and need only to be sought to unfold their prophecies.

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It enabled him to detect accessible moments, do inobtrusive friendly services, and above all amuse his quarry.

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