inconspicuous
adjective
in·con·spic·u·ous
ˌin-kən-ˈspi-kyə-wəs 
-kyü-əs
: not readily noticeable
an inconspicuous brick building
inconspicuously
adverb
inconspicuousness
noun
Examples of inconspicuous in a Sentence
She tried to remain as inconspicuous as possible so that no one would see her there.
left an inconspicuous scratch on the wall
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Rounds said the La Grange apartments are inconspicuous and blend in to the larger community.
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Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
While the place may be inconspicuous, one of its owners is well-known, in the 305 and beyond.
—Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Always test cleaners in an inconspicuous area before using.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Its position on Rue de Temple is inconspicuous—set back and fronted with tinted, frosted windows—but behind its doors is a different story.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
While the place may be inconspicuous, one of its owners is well-known, in the 305 and beyond.
—Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Always test cleaners in an inconspicuous area before using.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Its position on Rue de Temple is inconspicuous—set back and fronted with tinted, frosted windows—but behind its doors is a different story.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inconspicuous
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“Inconspicuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconspicuous. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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inconspicuous
adjective
in·con·spic·u·ous
ˌin-kən-ˈspik-yə-wəs
: not easily seen or noticed
inconspicuously
adverb
inconspicuousness
noun
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