unobtrusive
adjective
not obtrusive; inconspicuous, unassertive, or reticent.
unobtrusively
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a word derived from
unobtrusive.
Example Sentences
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No one could’ve foreseen the unobtrusively great career that Muncy has carved out for himself, specifically over the past nine seasons in Los Angeles since getting called up in 2018.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
That would be actor Will Poulter, sitting in the background of this first shot, waiting unobtrusively for his turn at the stand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Because speaking is part of daily life, it can be measured repeatedly and unobtrusively on a large scale.
From Science Daily ● May 13, 2026
Even though Jenner seems able to afford it, it does seem odd that a house that was so prominent on the market when it was first listed has quietly and unobtrusively been languishing there.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 17, 2026
Hence, practically the moment Kyril Montana’s unmarked Galaxie cruised unobtrusively into Milagro, it appeared on the town’s telephonic radar screen, and its progress was tracked with interest by many of the town’s inhabitants.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
