Antonyms for inconspicuous

Grammar : Adj

Spell : in-kuhn-spik-yoo-uhs

Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn kənˈspɪk yu əs

Definition of inconspicuous

Origin : 1620s, "invisible," from Late Latin inconspicuus, from in- "not, opposite of, without" (see in- (1)) + Latin conspicuus (see conspicuous). Weakened sense of "not readily seen or noticed" first recorded 1828. Related: Inconspicuously; inconspicuousness.

adj hidden, unnoticeable

Example sentences :

He remained reserved, retiring, inconspicuous, and puzzling to our understanding.
Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance

He went to a small and inconspicuous closet and armed himself.
Extract from : « Pariah Planet » by Murray Leinster

There can be but one reason for this; the bird is inconspicuous.
Extract from : « The Meaning of Evolution » by Samuel Christian Schmucker

Now we know they existed, but they were small and inconspicuous.
Extract from : « The Meaning of Evolution » by Samuel Christian Schmucker

Flowers small, 4-parted, inconspicuous, in clusters in the axils of the leaves.
Extract from : « Trees of the Northern United States » by Austin C. Apgar

Apart from these efforts the American composer seems to have been inconspicuous.
Extract from : « Annals of Music in America » by Henry Charles Lahee

The sign was as inconspicuous as the firm was famous in the middle West.
Extract from : « The Forbidden Trail » by Honor Willsie

Inconspicuous: not attracting attention or quickly noticeable.
Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith

A riding-habit should be absolutely neat, simple, and inconspicuous.
Extract from : « The Etiquette of To-day » by Edith B. Ordway

Down the street, at the corner of the building, he found an inconspicuous door.
Extract from : « The Best Made Plans » by Everett B. Cole

Synonyms for inconspicuous

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