unobtrusive

Example Sentences

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One day, millions of Americans might wear sensors like this one, which I found surprisingly unobtrusive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

I was drawn to the Light Phone because it was arguably the most minimalist version available; it barely resembled a phone at all, and was so strikingly unobtrusive compared to my old needy iPhone.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2025

Kwak, poised and graceful, lent a surprising calm to the show, unobtrusive when needed and expressive when called for.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2024

But here, as in his other movies, Wiseman mostly keeps the camera at a respectful, unobtrusive distance, especially in the dining room.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2023

The only hints of modernization were a few simple computer interfaces in unobtrusive corners.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman