Unnoticeable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unnoticeable

 

[ ʌnˈnoʊtɪsəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

invisibility

Not able to be seen or noticed easily; inconspicuous.

Synonyms

inconspicuous, invisible, undetectable, unobtrusive.

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Word Description / Examples
unnoticeable

Use this word when something is so small or subtle that it is not noticed by people.

  • The stain on the carpet was so unnoticeable that no one saw it.
  • She made an unnoticeable change to her hairstyle.
invisible

Use this word when something cannot be seen at all, either because it is hidden or because it is literally transparent.

  • Superheroes often have invisible cloaks.
  • The bacteria are invisible to the naked eye.
inconspicuous

This word is applicable when something does not attract attention and blends into the surroundings.

  • The spy wore inconspicuous clothing to avoid detection.
  • The house was painted in an inconspicuous shade of grey.
undetectable

This word suits situations where something cannot be detected by instruments or senses.

  • The faint smell was undetectable to the guests.
  • The signal was undetectable by the radar.
unobtrusive

Use this word to describe something that does not interrupt or disturb the normal flow of things.

  • Her presence was so unobtrusive that no one realized she was there.
  • The new security cameras are designed to be unobtrusive.

Examples of usage

  • It was an unnoticeable change in the painting that only the artist could spot.
  • Her unnoticeable presence in the room made her the perfect spy.
  • The unnoticeable stain on the carpet went unnoticed for weeks.
  • The unnoticeable scent of the flowers filled the room with a subtle fragrance.
  • The unnoticeable details in the background of the photograph added depth to the image.

Translations

Translations of the word "unnoticeable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imperceptível

🇮🇳 अदृश्य

🇩🇪 unmerklich

🇮🇩 tidak terlihat

🇺🇦 невидимий

🇵🇱 niedostrzegalny

🇯🇵 目立たない

🇫🇷 imperceptible

🇪🇸 imperceptible

🇹🇷 farkedilemez

🇰🇷 눈에 띄지 않는

🇸🇦 غير مرئي

🇨🇿 nepostřehnutelný

🇸🇰 nepostrehnuteľný

🇨🇳 难以察觉

🇸🇮 neopazen

🇮🇸 ósýnilegur

🇰🇿 байқалмайтын

🇬🇪 შეუმჩნეველი

🇦🇿 seçilməyən

🇲🇽 imperceptible

Etymology

The word 'unnoticeable' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the adjective 'noticeable.' It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The concept of something being unnoticeable reflects the human tendency to overlook or fail to perceive things that are subtle or not immediately apparent. In a world full of distractions, being unnoticeable can have both positive and negative connotations, depending on the context.

See also: noticeable, noticeably, noticing, unnoticed.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,259 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.