The Opposite(Antonym) of “conspicuous”
The antonyms of conspicuous are inconspicuous and unnoticeable. The antonyms inconspicuous and unnoticeable describe something that is not easily seen or noticed.
Explore all Antonyms of “conspicuous”
Definitions and Examples of inconspicuous, unnoticeable
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not easily seen or noticed; not attracting attention.
Example
The small, plain house was inconspicuous among the grand mansions on the street.
Not able to be noticed or perceived; not standing out.
Example
The typo in the report was so minor that it was unnoticeable.
Key Differences: inconspicuous vs unnoticeable
- 1Inconspicuous implies that something is not easily seen or noticed, but it may still be visible if one looks closely.
- 2Unnoticeable suggests that something is so subtle or insignificant that it is unlikely to be noticed at all.
Effective Usage of inconspicuous, unnoticeable
- 1Describing Appearance: Use conspicuous to describe something that stands out, and inconspicuous or unnoticeable to describe something that blends in or goes unnoticed.
- 2Discussing Behavior: Use conspicuous to describe someone who draws attention to themselves, and inconspicuous or unnoticeable to describe someone who tries to avoid being noticed.
- 3Talking about Mistakes: Use inconspicuous or unnoticeable to describe minor errors or flaws that are not easily noticeable.
Remember this!
The antonyms of conspicuous are inconspicuous and unnoticeable. Use inconspicuous to describe something that is not easily seen or noticed, but still visible, and unnoticeable to describe something that is so subtle or insignificant that it is unlikely to be noticed at all. Use these words to describe appearance, behavior, and mistakes.
