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July 11, 2017 Word of the Day

inconspicuous /ɪnkənˈspɪkjəwəs/ adjective
inconspicuous
/ɪnkənˈspɪkjəwəs/
adjective
The students are passing a note in an inconspicuous way.
The students are passing a note in an inconspicuous way.
Definition of INCONSPICUOUS

[more inconspicuous; most inconspicuous]

: not very easy to see or notice : not conspicuous

  • an inconspicuous brick building

  • She tried to remain as inconspicuous as possible so that no one would see her there.

inconspicuously adverb

  • He always dressed inconspicuously in a gray suit.

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