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

In Britain, he kept a low profile but remained an outspoken figure on social media.

From Barron's

In Britain, he kept a low profile alongside his wife, a cardiologist, and their daughter.

From Barron's

He keeps a low profile outside Disney’s offices and rarely speaks publicly, though he is active on X and Instagram, where he shares photos of himself with stars at premieres and on vacation in Iceland.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even so, César, like the owners of many businesses, tries to keep a low profile; his name and those of associates aren’t on display at the restaurant.

From Los Angeles Times

Newsom has kept a low profile since news broke that his former chief of staff Dana Williamson was arrested on federal corruption charges.

From Los Angeles Times