Unobtrusive

//(ˌ)ʌnəbˈtɹuːsɪv// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not obtrusive; not blatant or noticeable; discreet, inconspicuous.

    "Ye Quietiſts, in Homage to the Skies! / Serene! of ſoft Addreſs! vvho mildly make / An unobtruſive Tender of your Hearts, / Abhorring Violence!"

Adjective
  1. 1
    not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable wordnet

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Example

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"In New Jersey are many unobtrusive buildings."

Etymology

From un- (prefix meaning ‘not’) + obtrusive.

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