Synonyms for

Inconspicuous

Verb / ˌɪˈŋkɑ:nspɪkwʌs / Another word for inconspicuous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not easily noticeable or prominent

Synonyms & similar words

conspicuous invisible unobtrusive unremarkable subtle unnoticeable undistinguished unassuming modest low-key plain unostentatious quiet unshowy unimposing unpretentious unadorned simple unfussy unflashy restrained reserved

Example sentences

  1. The mouse was inconspicuous among the leaves of the garden.
  2. Her outfit was designed to be inconspicuous to avoid attention.
  3. The spy was able to gather information by being inconspicuous in a crowded area.
  4. The plain brown box was chosen to be inconspicuous among the other packages.
  5. The plain building was made to be inconspicuous so as not to draw attention to the business.

Quotes

  • I have a horror of not rising above mediocrity. I try to be inconspicuous so that I may do better work.
  • Inconspicuous consumption is the idea that we can spend our way out of the recession by buying things that are not very expensive.
  • The true test of character is not how much we know how to do, but how we behave when we don't know what to do. Inconspicuous as it may be, it's often the behavior behind the scenes that separates the truly good from the merely average.

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