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inconspicuous Definition

in·con·spicu·ous (in′kən spikyo̵̅o̅ əs)

adjective

not conspicuous; hard to see or perceive; attracting little attention; not striking

Etymology: L inconspicuus

inconspicuous Related Forms
in′·con·spicu·ously adverb in′·con·spicu·ous·ness noun
inconspicuous Synonyms

inconspicuous

modif.

unnoticeable, unobtrusive, concealed, indistinct; see hidden 2, modest 2, obscure 3.

inconspicuous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • consumption: We have coined concepts of ordinary, conventional and inconspicuous consumption to highlight many neglected aspects of behavior.
  • flower: They should be helped to see small inconspicuous flowers.
  • camera: From an inconspicuous single camera to a roaming 3-man crew - they offer a package to suit individual client needs.
  • area: Cleaning Agent Test In an inconspicuous area, apply the proposed diluted cleaning agent to the fabric.
  • place: Try in an inconspicuous place first to ensure the dye is not removed.
  • specie: The rest of the year this is a very inconspicuous species.

Modifying Another Word

  • relatively: The river is relatively inconspicuous toward the center of the valley.
  • rather: But their coloring is rather inconspicuous and they can be easily overlooked.
  • very: Around 200 to 300 turned up opposite the hairdressers trying to look very inconspicuous.
  • quite: In some cases the primary tumor in the appendix can be quite inconspicuous in the context of abundant mucinous peritoneal tumor.
  • pretty: Apart from being outdone by a teenager all year, heâs been pretty inconspicuous.
  • somewhere: The decalogue boards themselves were placed somewhere inconspicuous, usually high on the west wall, or in the space beneath the tower.

Used with adjective complement

  • remain: Illegal immigrants go out of their way to remain inconspicuous.
  • look: Around 200 to 300 turned up opposite the hairdressers trying to look very inconspicuous.
  • act: To act inconspicuous which a text to come in.
  • keep: Now about a gun, rocket launcher, or Sherman Tank ( which are a bugger to keep inconspicuous ) I have a contact.
  • make: Permanent parts, such as speakers etc, should be made as inconspicuous as possible.