Meaning of inconspicuous in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌɪnkənˈspɪkjuəs/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   inconspicuous

   Etymology

   early 17th century (in the sense ‘invisible, indiscernible’): from Latin inconspicuus (from in-‘not’ + conspicuus‘clearly visible’) + -ous

   Definitions

   1. not prominent or readily noticeable

   Examples

   • « he pushed the string through an inconspicuous hole »
   • « the invisible man »

   Synonyms

   • obscure
   • unnoticeable

   Antonyms

   • conspicuous
   • obvious