Definitions

low profile

[loh proh-fahyl] / ˈloʊ ˈproʊ faɪl /

NOUN

avoidance of attention

Synonyms

WEAK

anonymity inconspicuousness latency low key low posture low visibility reluctance reticence secrecy semivisibility

ADJECTIVE

obscure, anonymous

Synonyms

STRONG

anonymous inconspicuous low-key obscure unconspicuous unnoticeable unobtrusive

Example Sentences

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Hassan's neighbour, Abdul Shakoor, says the criminals kept a low profile, and nobody knew they were there.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

For the most part, Shotwell has tried to keep a low profile and has not been pulled into public controversies involving Musk.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Her low profile has been maintained, in part, with the help of her lawyer who requested that the Justice Department redact her name in its files.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

But one can’t exactly fault Travolta for wanting to keep a low profile, considering that the last two decades have been mired in personal strife for the actor.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

I started off as quickly as I could, keeping a low profile.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers

low profile

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