low profile

American  

[loh proh-fahyl] / ˈloʊ ˈproʊ faɪl /

low posture

noun

1. a deliberately inconspicuous, modest, or anonymous manner.

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low profile British  

noun

1. 1. a position or attitude characterized by a deliberate avoidance of prominence or publicity

   2. ( as modifier )

      a low-profile approach

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adjective

1. (of a tyre) wide in relation to its height

low profile Idioms  

1. see keep a low profile.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• low-profile
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of low profile

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

For the most part, Shotwell has tried to keep a low profile and has not been pulled into public controversies involving Musk.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

But one can’t exactly fault Travolta for wanting to keep a low profile, considering that the last two decades have been mired in personal strife for the actor.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

The couple for years kept a low profile.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

While Powell has promised to keep a low profile, his continued presence may narrow the reform agenda Warsh has spoken about.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

But Martin Adams, distrustful of reporters, kept a low profile in the aftermath of the tragedy and eluded my repeated attempts to interview him until after the Outside piece went to press.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer