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- [in-kuh n-spik-yoo-uh s]
- /ˌɪn kənˈspɪk yu əs/
- /ˌɪn.kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/
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- [in-kuh n-spik-yoo-uh s]
- /ˌɪn kənˈspɪk yu əs/
Definitions of inconspicuous word
- adjective inconspicuous not conspicuous, noticeable, or prominent. 1
- noun inconspicuous Not clearly visible or attracting attention; not conspicuous. 1
- adjective inconspicuous not easily seen 1
- adjective inconspicuous Someone who is inconspicuous does not attract attention to themselves. 0
- adjective inconspicuous Something that is inconspicuous is not easily seen or does not attract attention because it is small, ordinary, or hidden away. 0
- adjective inconspicuous not easily noticed or seen; not prominent or striking 0
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Origin of inconspicuous
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
From the Latin word inconspicuus, dating back to 1615-25. See in-3, conspicuous
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Parts of speech for Inconspicuous
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inconspicuous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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adj inconspicuous
- unobtrusive — not obtrusive; inconspicuous, unassertive, or reticent.
- concealed — to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight: He concealed the gun under his coat.
- dim — DIM statement
- faint — lacking brightness, vividness, clearness, loudness, strength, etc.: a faint light; a faint color; a faint sound.
- hidden — concealed; obscure; covert: hidden meaning; hidden hostility.
adjective inconspicuous
- discreet — judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.
- unremarkable — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
- unnoticeable — attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed: a noticeable lack of interest.
- camouflaged — concealed or disguised
Antonyms for inconspicuous
adj inconspicuous
- noticeable — attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed: a noticeable lack of interest.
- conspicuous — If someone or something is conspicuous, people can see or notice them very easily.
- open — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
- unhidden — concealed; obscure; covert: hidden meaning; hidden hostility.
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