as in discreet
not readily seen or noticed
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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Recent Examples of unobtrusive
The unobtrusive buildings are made from local materials and there are just 11 minimalistic suites with a modern Japanese aesthetic.
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Christina Liao, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
His unobtrusive medium closeups allow the performers to tell Rob’s story through posture and body language.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Aug. 2024
Maciej envisions a world where robots like Clone’s androids will become as common as smartphones—highly functional, yet intuitive and unobtrusive.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
While other wearable tech devices, like the Apple Watch, can be clunky or get in the way of other accessories, the Oura Ring is unobtrusive and comes in several colorways — from Black to Rose Gold — to fit with any style.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
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Christina Liao, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
His unobtrusive medium closeups allow the performers to tell Rob’s story through posture and body language.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Aug. 2024
Maciej envisions a world where robots like Clone’s androids will become as common as smartphones—highly functional, yet intuitive and unobtrusive.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
While other wearable tech devices, like the Apple Watch, can be clunky or get in the way of other accessories, the Oura Ring is unobtrusive and comes in several colorways — from Black to Rose Gold — to fit with any style.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unobtrusive
Adjective
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This is sure to aggravate some people who prefer the button, which can be a more discreet way to unlock your phone rather than holding it up to your face.—
Eric Zeman,
PCMAG,
19 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, the property only has 101 rooms, creating a boutique even discreet ambiance.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But there’s an art to crafting invisible unease — and in maintaining that sense of unease as our understanding (well, our wild suspicions) of Lumon Industries has changed over the course of the Apple TV+ series’ run.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2025
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Employees lose an average of six and a half hours a week dealing with personal issues—an invisible drain on focus and productivity that amounts to nearly a fifth of their workweek.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The price jump has not gone unnoticed at the White House, where President Trump mentioned the increase during his first cabinet meeting.—
Lincoln Anderson,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2025
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The deletion of the COO’s emails went unnoticed for months, making recovery impossible without independent backups.—
Nick Martin,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Unobtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unobtrusive. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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