inconspicuous — not clearly visible or attracting attention; not conspicuous
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not clearly visible or attracting attention; not conspicuous
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnkənˈspɪkjuəs/
Korean meaning: 눈에 띄지 않는, 드러나지 않는, 두드러지지 않는
Korean pronunciation: 인컨**스픽**유어스
Example Sentences
- The celebrity tried to be inconspicuous by wearing a hoodie and sunglasses, but fans still recognized her.
- He chose an inconspicuous seat at the back of the conference room.
- The hidden camera was so inconspicuous that nobody noticed it for months.
inconspicuous
ADJECTIVE//ˌɪnkənˈspɪkjuəs//
not clearly visible or attracting attention; not conspicuous
a quiet student in plain gray clothes walks along the wall carrying books close to their chest. They move slowly and keep their head down while staying near the lockers. Popular students in bright clothing laugh loudly and gesture dramatically as they pass by. The crowd's attention focuses entirely on the flashy students while completely overlooking the quiet one. someone remaining not clearly visible or attracting attention in a busy environment
Stay inconspicuous while others are conspicuous
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '함께 보다'는 의미의 conspicuous에 부정 접두사 in-이 붙어서 '함께 보이지 않는', 즉 '눈에 띄지 않는'이라는 의미가 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The celebrity tried to be inconspicuous by wearing a hoodie and sunglasses, but fans still recognized her.”
“He chose an inconspicuous seat at the back of the conference room.”
“The hidden camera was so inconspicuous that nobody noticed it for months.”
“Despite his bright orange hair, he somehow managed to remain inconspicuous in the crowd.”
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