low profile

American

[loh proh-fahyl] / ˈloʊ ˈproʊ faɪl /

low posture

noun

a deliberately inconspicuous, modest, or anonymous manner.

low profile British

noun

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

(of a tyre) wide in relation to its height

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low profile Idioms

see keep a low profile.

Other Word Forms

low-profile adjective

Etymology

Origin of low profile

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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Vance kept a relatively low profile during the early days of the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

The first lady has always maintained a relatively low profile, strategically selecting her few public events.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Possibly for this reason, Vahidi has kept a very low profile in this war, making no public appearance.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

But she wound up being just one of many with such a pedigree in his Cabinet, and she’s kept a low profile ever since.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

The captain calls me in for a meeting in spite of the fact that I have tried to keep a low profile.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

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