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UNOBTRUSIVE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word unobtrusive. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word unobtrusive. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for UNOBTRUSIVE

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discreet
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

adjective satellite

• unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic

• heedful of potential consequences

inconspicuous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not prominent or readily noticeable

low-key
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• restrained in style or quality

modest
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

• not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance

adjective satellite

• not large but sufficient in size or amount

• free from pomp or affectation

• low or inferior in station or quality

• humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

• relatively moderate, limited, or small

quiet
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

• free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound

• (of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots

noun

• a period of calm weather

• an untroubled state; free from disturbances

• the absence of sound

• a disposition free from stress or emotion

adverb

• with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')

adjective satellite

• not showy or obtrusive

• in a softened tone

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

verb

• become quiet or quieter

• make calm or still

repressed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions

restrained
adjectiveadj
adjective

• under restraint

adjective satellite

• cool and formal in manner

• marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

• not showy or obtrusive

• prudent

subdued
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in a softened tone

• restrained in style or quality

• quieted and brought under control

• not brilliant or glaring

• lacking in light; not bright or harsh

subtle
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

• able to make fine distinctions

• working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way

unassuming
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not arrogant or presuming

undistinguished
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not special in any way; lacking distinction

unpretentious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking pretension or affectation

• not ostentatious

adjective satellite

• exhibiting restrained good taste

unremarkable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• found in the ordinary course of events

unshowy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• Not showy; plain or unassuming

Best Hypernyms For UNOBTRUSIVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for unobtrusive, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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discreet inconspicuous low-key subdued subtle understated

Alternatives for DISCREET

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