unobtrusive
adjective
un·ob·tru·sive
ˌən-əb-ˈtrü-siv 
-ziv
: not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
unobtrusively
adverb
unobtrusiveness
noun
Examples of unobtrusive in a Sentence
the notice that an 18% tip would be automatically added was so unobtrusive we almost didn't see it at the bottom of the menu
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Former federal officials said monitors aim to be as unobtrusive as possible, raising any concerns about potential election law violations with local officials and reporting broader observations about election operations to U.S. attorney's offices and the Justice Department's civil rights division.
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David Nakamura The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Something about this store feels so unobtrusive, so utilitarian, without feeling cold or boring.
—Zach Schiffman, Curbed, 24 Dec. 2024
Spotify just wants as much of our time and attention as possible, and a steady stream of melodic, unobtrusive sounds could be the best way to appeal to a passive listener.
—Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
This shift toward unobtrusive tech will appeal to a society that’s tired of digital overload.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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David Nakamura The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Something about this store feels so unobtrusive, so utilitarian, without feeling cold or boring.
—Zach Schiffman, Curbed, 24 Dec. 2024
Spotify just wants as much of our time and attention as possible, and a steady stream of melodic, unobtrusive sounds could be the best way to appeal to a passive listener.
—Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
This shift toward unobtrusive tech will appeal to a society that’s tired of digital overload.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Unobtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unobtrusive. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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unobtrusive
adjective
un·ob·tru·sive
ˌən-əb-ˈtrü-siv
-ziv
: not obtrusive or bold : inconspicuous
unobtrusively
adverb
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