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

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

All of the designers interviewed for this story like ceiling fixtures to be so unobtrusive that they almost disappear.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 8, 2024

I lower my voice and tuck my head toward my chin to be as unobtrusive as possible.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse