inconspicuous
/,inkən'spikjuəs/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not easily seen or noticed; not attracting attention: Describes something or someone that does not stand out or is not readily observable in a given environment.
- Not conspicuous; unobtrusive: Refers to being deliberately or naturally subtle and not drawing notice.
Usage and Examples
- General Use:
- She wore an inconspicuous grey dress to blend in with the crowd.
- The security camera was placed in an inconspicuous corner of the room.
- Describing Behavior:
- He tried to be inconspicuous by sitting quietly at the back of the lecture hall.
- Describing Features:
- The house's entrance was small and inconspicuous, easy to miss.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- "Inconspicuous consumption": A play on the term "conspicuous consumption," referring to the discreet purchase and use of luxury goods to avoid drawing attention to one's wealth.
- Their lifestyle was one of inconspicuous consumption, favoring quality over flashy brands.
- Comparative and Superlative Forms:
- More inconspicuous: The new design is even more inconspicuous than the last one.
- Most inconspicuous: This is the most inconspicuous spot for our meeting.
Variants and Related Words
- Inconspicuously (adverb): In a manner that is not easily seen or noticed.
- He slipped inconspicuously out of the party.
- Inconspicuousness (noun): The quality or state of being inconspicuous.
- The insect's survival depends on its inconspicuousness.
Synonyms
- Unobtrusive: Not conspicuous or attracting attention.
- Unnoticeable: Not easily observed or noticed.
- Camouflaged: Disguised or hidden to blend with surroundings.
- Low-key: Not elaborate, showy, or intensive; restrained.
Antonyms
- Conspicuous: Clearly visible; attracting notice or attention.
- Prominent: Standing out so as to be easily seen; particularly noticeable.
- Obvious: Easily perceived or understood; clear.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "To keep a low profile": To behave in a way that does not attract attention (conceptually related to being inconspicuous).
- After the scandal, the celebrity kept a low profile for months.
- "To blend into the background": To be or become inconspicuous.
- As a bodyguard, his job was to blend into the background.
Adjective
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not prominent or readily noticeable
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he pushed the string through an inconspicuous hole
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the invisible man
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