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

• low-profile
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of low profile

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

low profile

"We're keeping a low profile to protect our students from getting attacked," says Farooq, a Rohingya teacher.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

The question now is what else Walter, who kept a low profile for most of his career, might have to sell.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026

After keeping a low profile in its early days, A7 embarked on a mass advertising campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026

He stopped the regular appearances last season, and has kept a relatively low profile during his time with Pittsburgh — until this week.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

I want to shout, but we're still trying to keep a low profile.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins