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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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

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

The couple for years kept a low profile.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

And that with largely low profile if not invisible candidates, and without much of a ground campaign.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

“Everything is going to work out. Just make sure you keep a low profile, yeah? Dont attract any attention to yourself until the marriage is done. Don’t fight in the pub, yeah?”

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

low profile

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