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/
Korean meaning: 눈에 띄지 않게, 조용히, 은밀하게
Korean pronunciation: 언업**트루**시블리
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.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 유래된 단어로, '밀어내지 않는다'는 의미에서 '방해하지 않는, 눈에 띄지 않는'이라는 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“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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