unobtrusively — in a way that is not conspicuous or attracting attention; discreetly
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that is not conspicuous or attracting attention; discreetly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪvli/
Example Sentences
- The waiter served the celebrity couple unobtrusively, pretending not to recognize them.
- My cat thinks he's hunting unobtrusively, but his bright orange fur makes him about as subtle as a traffic cone.
- The microphone was positioned unobtrusively behind the flower arrangement.
unobtrusively
ADVERB[/ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪvli/]
in a way that is not conspicuous or attracting attention; discreetly
The waiter refilled the water glasses unobtrusively while the couple kept talking.
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“The waiter served the celebrity couple unobtrusively, pretending not to recognize them.”
“My cat thinks he's hunting unobtrusively, but his bright orange fur makes him about as subtle as a traffic cone.”
“The microphone was positioned unobtrusively behind the flower arrangement.”
“She tried to check her phone unobtrusively during the boring meeting, but the bright screen gave her away.”
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