unobtrusive
adjective
not obtrusive; inconspicuous, unassertive, or reticent.
unobtrusively
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a word derived from
unobtrusive.
Example Sentences
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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
Hernández Romero knew they had spent 125 days imprisoned because when any detainee went for a medical consult, they would unobtrusively note the calendar in the room and report back to the group.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2025
The second male hovered unobtrusively behind them, slighter than the leader, his light brown hair and regular features both nondescript.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
