unconspicuous

C2+ Topic:Register & Style
US /ˌʌn.kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/ UK /ˌʌn.kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/
adj

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    not readily visible or noticeable; not attracting attention

    Even an unconspicuous contribution can be valuable to a common endeavor.

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Synonyms
1 adj · not readily visible or... inconspicuousunobtrusiveunnoticeable
Word family
Derived forms unconspicuouslyunconspicuousness
Related forms conspicuousinconspicuous

Etymology

Formed from un-, 'not,' and conspicuous. Conspicuous comes from Latin conspicuus, 'visible or attracting notice,' from conspicere, 'to look at.' Unconspicuous is a rare alternative to the now more usual inconspicuous.

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