unobtrusive

C2
US /ˌʌnəbˈtɹusɪv/ UK /(ˌ)ʌnəbˈtɹuːsɪv/
adj Freq #57704

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable

    a quiet, unobtrusive life of self-denial

  2. 2
    adj

    Not obtrusive; not blatant or noticeable; discreet, inconspicuous.

    Ye Quietiſts, in Homage to the Skies! / Serene! of ſoft Addreſs! vvho mildly make / An unobtruſive Tender of your Hearts, / Abhorring Violence!

Etymology

From un- (prefix meaning ‘not’) + obtrusive.

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Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adj · not obtrusive or... unnoticeable
2 adj · not obtrusive; not blatant... inobtrusivesedate

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