unobtrusive — not conspicuous or attracting attention; not interfering or intrusive
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not conspicuous or attracting attention; not interfering or intrusive
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/
Korean meaning: 눈에 띄지 않는, 방해가 되지 않는, 조용한
Korean pronunciation: 언업**트루**시브
Example Sentences
- The waiter was so unobtrusive that we forgot he was there until our food magically appeared.
- She wanted an unobtrusive wedding ring that wouldn't get caught on her rock climbing gear.
- The spy's unobtrusive appearance made him blend in perfectly at the librarians' convention.
unobtrusive
ADJECTIVE//ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv//
not conspicuous or attracting attention; not interfering or intrusive
not conspicuous or attracting attention; not interfering or intrusive
Unobtrusive help stays welcome, intrusive noise gets expelled from exclusive spaces
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '밀어내지 않는다'는 의미에서 출발했습니다. 마치 조용히 뒤에서 지켜보는 보디가드처럼 존재감을 드러내지 않는다는 뜻이에요.
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📝Examples
“The waiter was so unobtrusive that we forgot he was there until our food magically appeared.”
“She wanted an unobtrusive wedding ring that wouldn't get caught on her rock climbing gear.”
“The spy's unobtrusive appearance made him blend in perfectly at the librarians' convention.”
“The new security system is unobtrusive and doesn't affect the building's aesthetic.”
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