| 释义 | View usage for: (ʌnəbtruːsɪv) adjectiveIf you describe something or someone as unobtrusive, you mean that they are not easily noticed or do not draw attention to themselves.[formal]  The coffee table is glass, to be as unobtrusive as possible.  He managed the factory with unobtrusive efficiency. Synonyms: inconspicuous, quiet, unassuming, retiring More Synonyms of unobtrusiveunobtrusively adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] They slipped away unobtrusively.  Unobtrusively, the other actors filed into the lounge.unobtrusive in British English (ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv) adjectivenot noticeable or conspicuousDerived formsunobtrusively (ˌunobˈtrusively)  adverbunobtrusiveness (ˌunobˈtrusiveness) nounThe panels were erected at a low angle to be as unobtrusive as possible.The logistics of domestic life were made as unobtrusive as possible, much as they are now.The mine would be relatively unobtrusive because its products would be piped away underground for processing, it added.It's a quiet, unobtrusive life.This is why, while pylons are getting bigger, phone masts are being disguised as trees or placed in the most unobtrusive places possible.Examples of 'unobtrusive' in a sentenceunobtrusiveIn other languagesunobtrusiveBritish English: unobtrusive ADJECTIVE  If you describe something or someone as unobtrusive, you mean that they are not easily noticed or do not draw attention to themselves. The coffee-table is glass, to be as unobtrusive as possible. American English: unobtrusiveBrazilian Portuguese: discretoChinese: 不引人注目的European Spanish: discretoFrench: discretGerman: unauffälligItalian: discretoJapanese: 目立たないKorean: 쉽게 눈에 띄지 않는European Portuguese: discretoLatin American Spanish: discreto
Definition not drawing attention to oneself or itself He managed the factory with unobtrusive efficiency.Synonyms keeping a low profile self-effacing unnoticeable unostentatiousOpposites prominent, noticeable, blatant, conspicuous, bold, high-profile, outgoing, assertive, getting in the way, eye-catching, obtrusiveAdditional synonymsDefinition conscious of one's failings Ashok was a humble, courteous and gentle man.Synonyms modest,  meek,  unassuming,  unpretentious,  submissive,  self-effacing,  unostentatiousDefinition having a low intensity or tone The wedding will be a very low-key affair.Synonyms subdued,  quiet,  restrained,  muted,  played down,  understated,  muffled,  toned down,  low-pitchedDefinition quiet, and ready to do what other people say He was a meek, mild-mannered fellow.Synonyms submissive,  soft,  yielding,  gentle,  peaceful,  modest,  mild,  patient,  humble,  timid,  long-suffering,  compliant,  unassuming,  unpretentious,  docile,  deferential,  forbearing, acquiescentAdditional synonymsDefinition shy or easily embarrassed He's modest, as well as being a great player.Synonyms unpretentious,  simple,  reserved,  retiring,  quiet,  shy,  humble,  discreet,  blushing,  self-conscious,  coy,  meek,  reticent,  unassuming,  self-effacing,  demure,  diffident,  bashful,  aw-shucksDefinition not showy They dress in quiet colours.Synonyms subdued,  conservative,  plain,  sober,  simple,  modest,  restrained,  unassuming,  unpretentious, unobtrusiveHer black suit was restrained and expensive. Synonyms unobtrusive,  subtle,  muted,  discreet,  subdued,  understated,  tasteful,  unostentatious, quietDefinition very shy I'm still that shy, retiring little girl.Synonyms shy,  reserved,  quiet,  modest,  shrinking,  humble,  timid,  coy,  meek,  reclusive,  reticent,  unassuming,  self-effacing,  demure,  diffident,  bashful,  aw-shucks,  timorous (literary), unassertiveThe lighting was subdued. Synonyms dim (informal),  soft,  subtle,  muted,  shaded,  low-key,  understated,  toned down, unobtrusiveDefinition modest or unpretentious She has a gentle, unassuming manner.Synonyms modest,  quiet,  humble,  meek,  simple,  reserved,  retiring,  unpretentious,  unobtrusive,  self-effacing,  diffident,  unassertive,  unostentatiousDefinition modest, unassuming, and down-to-earth The Tides Inn is both comfortable and unpretentious.Synonyms modest,  simple,  plain,  homely,  humble,  straightforward,  honest,  unaffected,  unassuming,  unobtrusive,  unspoiled,  unostentatious,  unimposing |