inconspicuous (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/
Definition
inconspicuous means not prominent nor easily noticeable. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The writer described the response as inconspicuous.
A inconspicuous tone can change the mood of a conversation.
The situation became inconspicuous after the announcement.
How to Use inconspicuous
- inconspicuous + noun (collocation)
- Use inconspicuous before a noun to describe that quality. — "The writer described a inconspicuous reaction."
- become inconspicuous (collocation)
- Use after become, seem, or be for a state or quality. — "The discussion became inconspicuous near the end."
Synonyms of inconspicuous
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