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synonyms for unobtrusive

  • inconspicuous
  • low-key
  • restrained
  • self-effacing
  • subdued
  • unassuming
  • unpretentious
  • unnoticeable
  • humble
  • low-profile
  • meek
  • modest
  • quiet
  • reserved
  • retiring
  • tasteful
  • unostentatious
See also synonyms for: unobtrusively / unobtrusiveness
On this page you'll find 45 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to unobtrusive, such as: inconspicuous, low-key, restrained, self-effacing, subdued, and unassuming.

antonyms for unobtrusive

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  • bold
  • confident
  • flaunting
  • noticeable
  • obtrusive
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How to use unobtrusive in a sentence

We’re also big fans of the app’s interface, which is lightweight, unobtrusive, and intuitive.
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She pleaded with him to remain unobtrusive, but he said no way.
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The Moab site appears pretty unobtrusive unless you already know what’s going on.
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The snaps are unobtrusive—you’d be hard-pressed to notice them if you weren’t actively searching—but in those moments when you really don’t want to flash everyone, you’ll be wondering why you ever wore a dress without them.
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Both are small, unobtrusive, and clip to your dog’s existing collar.
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A fair share of household duties also fell to her lot, and these were discharged in a quiet, orderly, and unobtrusive way.
THE CHILDHOOD OF DISTINGUISHED WOMENSELINA A. BOWER
The butler had come up to his master in the unobtrusive manner of a well-trained servant, and was waiting an opportunity to speak.
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What has preceded shows how simple, unobtrusive, passive is the part played by the accountant-general.
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My clothes are a bit conspicuous in this setting, no matter how unobtrusive my thoughts and actions.
MY WONDERFUL VISITCHARLIE CHAPLIN
Mrs. Welsh was happy, too, but a little tearful in an unobtrusive way.
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WORDS RELATED TO UNOBTRUSIVE

  • backward
  • bashful
  • chary
  • constrained
  • coy
  • demure
  • distrustful
  • doubtful
  • dubious
  • humble
  • insecure
  • meek
  • modest
  • mousy
  • rabbity
  • reluctant
  • reserved
  • retiring
  • self-conscious
  • self-effacing
  • sheepish
  • shrinking
  • shy
  • suspicious
  • timid
  • timorous
  • unassertive
  • unassuming
  • unassured
  • unobtrusive
  • unpoised
  • unsure
  • withdrawn
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