unobtrusive

CEFRC1

/(ˌ)ʌnəbˈtɹuːsɪv/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Not attracting attention in an unwanted way.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

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

Examples

  • In New Jersey are many unobtrusive buildings.

  • It's an unobtrusive way of advertising, so they say.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˌʌnəbˈtɹusɪv/

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In context

  • [T]hey were not the spoiled children of affectation and refinement, but a bold, vigorous, independent race of thinkers, with prodigious strength and energy, with none but natural grace, and heartfelt unobtrusive delicacy.

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

  • This unobtrusive device helps millions of Americans sleep and concentrate by hushing the world around them.

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Origin

adjective

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