inconspicuous
Not easily seen or noticed.
inconspicuous in a sentence
- The spy wore a plain grey coat to stay inconspicuous in the crowd.
- The tiny moth was inconspicuous against the brown bark.
Try an 11+ style question
Verbal reasoning papers often ask about a word like this.
Which word is closest in meaning to inconspicuous?
- Aeye-catching
- Bnoticeable
- Chidden
- Dobvious
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C: hidden. The other three mean the opposite of inconspicuous.
Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to inconspicuous?
- Anoticeable
- Bhidden
- Clow-key
- Dunnoticed
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A: noticeable. The other three mean nearly the same as inconspicuous.
Words that mean something similar
hidden, unnoticed, low-key
Words that mean the opposite
noticeable, obvious, eye-catching
More words about appearance & looks
- inedible: Not fit or safe to eat.
- intact: Whole and undamaged.
- intricate: Having many small parts or details.
- jagged: Having sharp, uneven points along the edge.
- knobbly: Covered in small bumps and lumps.
- lanky: Very tall and thin, often with long arms and legs.
- legible: Clear enough to read.
- lopsided: Leaning or heavier on one side, not even.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test