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Unobtrusive: meaning, definitions and examples

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unobtrusive

 

[ ˌʌn.əbˈtruː.sɪv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Not conspicuous or attracting attention; not obtrusive.

Synonyms

inconspicuous, subtle, unnoticeable

Examples of usage

  • It was an unobtrusive entrance, barely noticed by the guests.
  • She had an unobtrusive manner that made people feel comfortable around her.
Context #2 | Adjective

design

Designed to be unobtrusive, not detracting attention from the main elements.

Synonyms

modest, subdued, understated

Examples of usage

  • The unobtrusive background music enhanced the overall experience.
  • The unobtrusive color palette allowed the artwork to stand out.

Translations

Translations of the word "unobtrusive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 discreto

🇮🇳 अप्रकट

🇩🇪 unauffällig

🇮🇩 tidak mencolok

🇺🇦 ненав'язливий

🇵🇱 nienarzucający się

🇯🇵 目立たない

🇫🇷 discret

🇪🇸 discreto

🇹🇷 göze çarpmayan

🇰🇷 눈에 띄지 않는

🇸🇦 غير بارز

🇨🇿 nenápadný

🇸🇰 nenápadný

🇨🇳 不显眼的

🇸🇮 nevsiljiv

🇮🇸 ósýnilegur

🇰🇿 байқалмайтын

🇬🇪 უხილავი

🇦🇿 gözə çarpmayan

🇲🇽 discreto

Etymology

The word 'unobtrusive' originated in the early 19th century from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'obtrusive' meaning 'noticeable'. It has been used to describe things or behavior that are subtle, inconspicuous, or not attracting attention.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,000, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.