unobtrusive
/ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/ (bre, ipa) · [ˌʌnəbtrˈusɪv] /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/ (ame, ipa) · [ˌʌnəbtrˈusɪv] /ˌən-əb-ˈtrü-siv How to pronounce unobtrusive (audio) -ziv/ (ame, mw)
unobtrusive — adjective
- unobtrusivepositive
- more unobtrusivecomparative
- most unobtrusivesuperlative
1. present in a quiet, low-key way, so it does not pull attention to itself or stan
present in a quiet, low-key way, so it does not pull attention to itself or stand out from what is around it.
The hotel used small, unobtrusive lamps that softened the corners of the room.
collocation: unobtrusive lighting in interior design
Jin stayed unobtrusive at the wedding and helped guests without interrupting conversations.
pattern: stay unobtrusive in a social setting
An unobtrusive camera above the door recorded arrivals without making staff uneasy.
The designer chose unobtrusive colors so the old stone walls remained the focus.
Because the microphone was unobtrusive, children forgot it was clipped to their shirts.
- inconspicuous
very close in meaning, but often more neutral and simply about being hard to notice
- discreet
adds deliberate social tact or care not to embarrass people
- understated
often describes style or taste that stays elegant by not showing off
- conspicuous
easy to notice and likely to draw attention
- flashy
deliberately bright or showy in a way that stands out
文法句型
be unobtrusive
stay unobtrusive
keep something unobtrusive
用法筆記
Often describes design, clothing, technology, or behavior that stays in the background. It suggests quiet usefulness or tact, not complete invisibility.