Inconspicuously: meaning, definitions and examples
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inconspicuously
[ ˌɪnkənˈspɪkjʊəsli ]
adverb describing actions
In a way that does not attract attention; subtly or discreetly.
Synonyms
discreetly, subtly, unobtrusively
Examples of usage
- He slipped inconspicuously through the crowd.
- She inconspicuously placed the envelope on the table.
Translations
Translations of the word "inconspicuously" in other languages:
🇵🇹 discretamente
🇮🇳 अप्रकट रूप से
🇩🇪 unauffällig
🇮🇩 diam-diam
🇺🇦 непомітно
🇵🇱 niezauważalnie
🇯🇵 目立たないように
🇫🇷 discrètement
🇪🇸 discretamente
🇹🇷 göze çarpmadan
🇰🇷 눈에 띄지 않게
🇸🇦 بشكل غير ملحوظ
🇨🇿 nenápadně
🇸🇰 nenápadne
🇨🇳 不显眼地
🇸🇮 neopazno
🇮🇸 ósýnilega
🇰🇿 байқатпай
🇬🇪 უხილავად
🇦🇿 görünmədən
🇲🇽 discretamente
Word origin
The word 'inconspicuously' originated from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'conspicuous' meaning 'standing out'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century. The concept of being inconspicuous has been valued in various societies as a way to blend in or avoid drawing attention. The adverb 'inconspicuously' continues to be used in modern language to describe actions that are done subtly or discreetly.
See also: inconspicuous.