Inconspicuous

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnkənˈspɪkjuəs/

Definitions of inconspicuous

adjective not easily seen or noticed

Example Sentences

A1 She wore an inconspicuous outfit to the party.

A2 The small shop was inconspicuous among the larger stores on the street.

B1 The spy tried to remain inconspicuous while gathering information.

B2 The security guard was trained to spot even the most inconspicuous signs of trouble.

C1 The artist's use of inconspicuous details added depth to the painting.

C2 The undercover agent blended into the crowd, appearing inconspicuous to those around them.

Examples of inconspicuous in a Sentence

formal The spy wore an inconspicuous hat to blend in with the crowd.

informal She tried to be inconspicuous by sitting in the back of the room.

slang I'm going for an inconspicuous look with my outfit today.

figurative His contributions to the project were inconspicuous, but crucial to its success.

Grammatical Forms of inconspicuous

• past tense: was inconspicuous
• plural: inconspicuouses
• comparative: more inconspicuous
• superlative: most inconspicuous
• present tense: is inconspicuous
• future tense: will be inconspicuous
• perfect tense: has been inconspicuous
• continuous tense: is being inconspicuous
• singular: inconspicuous
• positive degree: inconspicuous
• infinitive: to be inconspicuous
• gerund: being inconspicuous
• participle: inconspicuous

Origin and Evolution of inconspicuous

First Known Use: 1737 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inconspicuous' originated from the Latin word 'inconspicuus', which is a combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'conspicuus' meaning 'visible'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something not easily visible or noticeable, 'inconspicuous' has evolved to also imply not attracting attention or standing out in a crowd.