Unobtrusive: meaning, definitions and examples
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unobtrusive
[ ˌʌn.əbˈtruː.sɪv ]
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.
design
Designed to be unobtrusive, not detracting attention from the main elements.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.