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Definition of "inconspicuous" []

  • Not readily noticeable. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "inconspicuous" in a sentence
  • "We pranked a co-worker that none of us could stand by smearing sour cream in inconspicuous areas on and around his desk, (inside the mouthpiece of his telephone, on his pens, etc)."
  • "And while a shy designer trying to be inconspicuous is certainly a logical possibility, he has a logical consequence that those who perceive his almost-but-not-quite-erased footprints should cut some slack for those who are having trouble seeing them."
  • "Sticky Fingers is taking orders for a slew of savory vegan sides and desserts you can bring to Thanksgiving dinner; owner Doron Greenblatt says the sides are "inconspicuous" -- so your fellow feasters will never know there's soy milk in the mashed potatoes."