1-Stop Dictionary Reference

Unobtrusive

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

adj. Not undesirably noticeable or blatant; inconspicuous.

Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License

adj. Not noticeable or blatant; inconspicuous.

the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English

adj. Not obtrusive; not presuming; modest.

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

Not obtrusive; not forward; modest; inconspicuous.

WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

adj. not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable

Word Usage

""Nudging people for their own benefit in unobtrusive ways is part of what the co-authors call “libertarian paternalism,” a seeming oxymoron that links the notions of freedom from constraint and firm, well-intentioned guidance.""

Synonym

Words with the same meaning

modest

Rhyme

Words with the same terminal sound

abusive allusive collusive conclusive conducive

Same Context

Words that are found in similar contexts

respectful unassuming sober discreet tranquil