UNOBTRUSIVE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for UNOBTRUSIVE?

Need another word that means the same as “unobtrusive”? Find 24 synonyms and 30 related words for “unobtrusive” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Unobtrusive” are: self-effacing, retiring, unassuming, modest, demure, quiet, meek, humble, inconspicuous, unnoticeable, restrained, subdued, low-key, discreet, circumspect, understated, muted, subtle, unostentatious, unshowy, relaxed, downbeat, out of sight, in the background

Unobtrusive as an Adjective

Definitions of "Unobtrusive" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “unobtrusive” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Not conspicuous or attracting attention.
• Not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable.

Synonyms of "Unobtrusive" as an adjective (24 Words)

circumspect	Heedful of potential consequences. Physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use.
demure	Reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman. Antonia was pensive and demure.
discreet	Intentionally unobtrusive. A discreet investor.
downbeat	Relaxed and understated. The assessment of the UK s economic prospects is downbeat.
humble	Of low social, administrative, or political rank. Of humble or lowly birth.
in the background	Currently fashionable.
inconspicuous	Not prominent or readily noticeable. An inconspicuous red brick building.
low-key	Restrained in style or quality.
meek	Evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant. Meek as a mouse.
modest	Unassuming in the estimation of one’s abilities or achievements. It was a nice wedding necessarily modest.
muted	(of colour or lighting) not bright; subdued. Muted anger.
out of sight	Not allowed to continue to bat or run.
quiet	Expressed in a restrained or understated way. Quiet peace loving people.
relaxed	Without strain or anxiety. Gave the impression of being quite relaxed.
restrained	(of colour, decoration, etc.) not excessively showy or ornate; understated. The head and chest injuries that even restrained drivers can suffer through impact with the steering wheel.
retiring	Not arrogant or presuming. A retiring member of the board.
self-effacing	Reluctant to draw attention to yourself.
subdued	Not brilliant or glaring. Subdued lighting.
subtle	Crafty; cunning. His whole attitude had undergone a subtle change.
unassuming	Not arrogant or presuming. Unassuming to a fault skeptical about the value of his work.
understated	Presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way. Understated elegance.
unnoticeable	Not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable. The reverberation will be so slight as to be unnoticeable.
unostentatious	Exhibiting restrained good taste. He was generous in a quiet unostentatious way.
unshowy	Not showy in appearance or style; restrained or understated. She writes about her parents with deep unshowy affection.

Usage Examples of "Unobtrusive" as an adjective

• The service was unobtrusive and efficient.
• A quiet, unobtrusive life of self-denial.

Associations of "Unobtrusive" (30 Words)

cagey	Characterized by great caution and wariness. A cagey avoidance of a definite answer.
careful	Full of cares or anxiety. I begged him to be more careful.
concealed	Not accessible to view. A concealed weapon.
covered	Overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form. A covered balcony.
dumb	Make dumb or unheard silence. A dumb question.
hidden	Kept out of sight; concealed. Her hidden feelings.
hide	Be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety. Hide the money.
inarticulate	Unable to express one’s ideas or feelings clearly or easily. Mention of her mother filled her with inarticulate irritation.
inaudible	Unable to be heard. Inaudible pulses of high frequency sound.
incommunicado	Not able, wanting, or allowed to communicate with other people. They were separated and detained incommunicado.
inconspicuous	Not clearly visible or attracting attention. He pushed the string through an inconspicuous hole.
invisible	Invisible exports and imports. Before 1971 women artists were pretty well invisible.
modesty	Behaviour, manner, or appearance intended to avoid impropriety or indecency. Modesty forbade her to undress in front of so many people.
mute	Muffle the sound of a musical instrument especially by the use of a mute. Harry sat mute his cheeks burning resentfully.
muted	(of colour or lighting) not bright; subdued. A dress in muted tones of powder blue and dusty pink.
obscure	Make obscure or unclear. The distinction was obscured.
quiet	With little or no activity or no agitation quiet is a nonstandard variant for quietly. The factions remained quiet for almost 10 years.
reticence	The quality of being reticent; reserve. The traditional emotional reticence of the British.
reticent	Reluctant to draw attention to yourself. She was extremely reticent about her personal affairs.
secrecy	The trait of keeping things secret. The bidding is conducted in secrecy.
silent	Implied by or inferred from actions or statements. The silent h at the beginning of honor.
speechless	Temporarily incapable of speaking. He was speechless with rage.
sucker	Of a plant produce suckers. The suckers run along each tentacle.
tacit	Implied by or inferred from actions or statements. Your silence may be taken to mean tacit agreement.
uncharacteristically	In a way that is not typical of a particular person or thing. He hesitated uncharacteristically.
undistinguished	Not special in any way; lacking distinction. An undistinguished career.
unnoticeable	Not drawing attention. Her clothes were simple and unnoticeable.
unseen	An unseen passage for translation. Unseen forces at work.
unutterable	Defying expression or description. Moments of unutterable grief.
wordless	Expressed without speech- Emily Dickinson- Thomas Wolfe. A sort of wordless communication had developed.