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

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Etymology

Origin of low profile

First recorded in 1970–75

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Example Sentences

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low profile

The two companies representing Prince's interests in the DRC, Vectus Global and Quantum Global Consulting, maintain a presence in the national capital Kinshasa, but their executives keep a low profile.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

“Wednesday” star Jenna Ortega may be one of Hollywood’s most recognizable young actresses, but when it comes to real estate, the 23-year-old has kept a relatively low profile.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

Still, Leonard’s low profile didn’t stop a deal with an eco-conscious bank called Aspiration in 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

"Luck Win Bookstore and Elmbook have always kept a very low profile," the bookseller says.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

He prefers to keep a low profile around Mack.

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate

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