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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin, derived from the word conspicuous meaning 'visible' or 'easily seen.' The negative prefix in- was added to reverse the meaning, creating inconspicuous to mean 'not easily seen' or 'not attracting attention.'
Breakdown
in- (not) + con- (together) + spic- (see, from Latin specere) + -uous (adjective suffix indicating a quality or state).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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