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unobtrusive

[uhn-uhb-troo-siv] / ˌʌn əbˈtru sɪv /


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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

Contemporary battlefield sketches, grand post-war history paintings, elegant portraits of the major military and political figures, along with watercolor illustrations and unobtrusive live-action recreations bring the tale to life.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

She won gold in the Wellness category at the Stoperiet Open bodybuilding competition in April - a category which places special emphasis on natural fitness, healthy appearance and unobtrusive beauty, rather than large muscle mass.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

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

She tried, as always, to keep her typing unobtrusive, so Reggie wouldn’t get distracted.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel