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Inconspicuously: meaning, definitions and examples

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inconspicuously

 

[ ˌɪnkənˈspɪkjʊəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

adverb describing actions

In a way that does not attract attention; subtly or discreetly.

Synonyms

discreetly, subtly, unobtrusively.

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Word Description / Examples
inconspicuously

Appropriate in situations where actions or objects need to be unnoticed or not attract attention.

  • He slipped the note into her bag inconspicuously during the meeting
subtly

Best used in contexts that involve small, delicate changes or hints that are not immediately obvious.

  • He subtly changed the topic to avoid a confrontation
discreetly

Used when careful behavior is required to avoid causing embarrassment or revealing private information.

  • She discreetly mentioned the mistake to him without drawing attention
unobtrusively

Ideal for situations where something or someone should blend in and not disturb others.

  • The waiter moved unobtrusively among the guests, ensuring their glasses were never empty

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,459 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.