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inconspicuously

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In an inconspicuous manner; so as not to attract attention or appear unusual or out of the ordinary.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The detective sat inconspicuously in her car, across the parking lot, pretending to read the newspaper.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a manner intended to avoid attracting attention

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he had entered the room inconspicuously

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: conspicuously

History

Etymology

From in- + conspicuous + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: desapercebudament — not prominent or easily noticeable
  • Czech: nenápadně — not prominent or easily noticeable
  • Finnish: huomaamattomasti — not prominent or easily noticeable
  • French: discrètement — not prominent or easily noticeable
  • Polish: niepostrzeżenie — not prominent or easily noticeable