adj

inconspicuous

ihng-kuhn-SPIHKY-wuhs

Inconspicuous (adj) means not easily noticed; blending into the background. Example: “She wore plain clothes to stay inconspicuous in the crowd.”

adj

Not easily noticed; blending into the background.

"She wore plain clothes to stay inconspicuous in the crowd."

"The camera was hidden in an inconspicuous spot near the ceiling."

How to use inconspicuous

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNot standing out — easy to overlook.

Easily confused with

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Common pairings

remain inconspicuous inconspicuous location try to be inconspicuous

Word forms

more inconspicuous comparative, most inconspicuous superlative

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Etymology

From Late Latin incōnspicuus, from in- ("not") plus conspicuus ("visible, clear").

Origin: Late Latin

Synonyms

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discreet improminent inevident inobtrusive low-profile noteless obscure unevident unconspicuous unobtrusive

Antonyms

conspicuous

Related words

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Rhymes for inconspicuous

yous nous pious joyous heinous ominous curious anxious copious tenuous tedious spurious

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Frequently asked questions

What does “inconspicuous” mean?

The word “inconspicuous” means not easily noticed; blending into the background. In plain terms, not standing out — easy to overlook.

How do you pronounce “inconspicuous”?

“Inconspicuous” is pronounced ihng-kuhn-SPIHKY-wuhs (/ˌɪn.kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/ in IPA).

How do you use “inconspicuous” in a sentence?

Here is “inconspicuous” used in a sentence: “She wore plain clothes to stay inconspicuous in the crowd.”

What is another word for “inconspicuous”?

Words with a similar meaning to “inconspicuous” include discreet, improminent, inevident, inobtrusive, low-profile and noteless.

What is the opposite of “inconspicuous”?

The opposite of “inconspicuous” — its antonyms — is conspicuous.

What part of speech is “inconspicuous”?

“Inconspicuous” is an adjective.

Where does the word “inconspicuous” come from?

The word “inconspicuous” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin incōnspicuus, from in- ("not") plus conspicuus ("visible, clear").

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