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unobtrusive
adjective un·ob·tru·sive \ˌən-əb-ˈtrü-siv, -ziv\
: not attracting attention in a way that bothers you
Full Definition of UNOBTRUSIVE
: not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
— un·ob·tru·sive·ly adverb
— un·ob·tru·sive·ness noun
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First Known Use of UNOBTRUSIVE
1743
Related to UNOBTRUSIVE
- Synonyms
- discreet, inconspicuous, invisible, unnoticeable
- Antonyms
- conspicuous, noticeable, visible
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