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- [uhn-uh b-troo-siv]
- /ˌʌn əbˈtru sɪv/
- /ˌʌn.əbˈtruː.sɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-uh b-troo-siv]
- /ˌʌn əbˈtru sɪv/
Definitions of unobtrusive word
- adjective unobtrusive not obtrusive; inconspicuous, unassertive, or reticent. 1
- adjective unobtrusive not very noticeable 1
- adjective unobtrusive If you describe something or someone as unobtrusive, you mean that they are not easily noticed or do not draw attention to themselves. 0
- adjective unobtrusive not noticeable or conspicuous 0
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Origin of unobtrusive
First appearance:
before 1735 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1735-45; un-1 + obtrusive
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Parts of speech for Unobtrusive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unobtrusive popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unobtrusive
adj unobtrusive
- diffident — lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy.
- down home — of, relating to, or exhibiting the simple, familiar, or folksy qualities associated with one's family or with rural areas, especially of the southern U.S.: down-home cooking; down-home hospitality.
- easy going — calm and unworried; relaxed and rather casual: an easygoing person.
- easy-going — calm and unworried; relaxed and rather casual: an easygoing person.
- free-spirited — characterized by independence and unconventionality
adjective unobtrusive
- backroom — A backroom is a room that is situated at the back of a building, especially a private room.
- curtained — A curtained window, door, or other opening has a curtain hanging across it.
- 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.
- esthetic — Alternative spelling of aesthetic.
- humble — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
Antonyms for unobtrusive
adj unobtrusive
- catchpenny — designed to have instant appeal, esp in order to sell quickly and easily without regard for quality
- flashy — sparkling or brilliant, especially in a superficial way or for the moment: a flashy performance.
- glittery — glittering; sparkling.
- glitzy — pretentiously or tastelessly showy: a glitzy gown.
- high-rise — (of a building) having a comparatively large number of stories and equipped with elevators: a high-rise apartment house.
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