C2adjectiveformalrelationships
US/ˌʌn.əbˈtruː.sɪv/
UK/ˌʌn.əbˈtruː.sɪv/
not attracting attention; quiet and easy not to notice
In context
A good waiter is attentive but unobtrusive, so guests can talk freely.
The fitness tracker is small and unobtrusive, so you forget you're wearing it.
She has a quiet, unobtrusive way of helping people without making a fuss.
Words that go with unobtrusive
adjective + noun
- quiet and unobtrusiveThe new neighbors are quiet and unobtrusive.
- unobtrusive presenceThe security guards kept an unobtrusive presence at the wedding.
- unobtrusive mannerThe nurse checked on patients in a calm, unobtrusive manner.
- unobtrusive wayGood design helps users in an unobtrusive way.
- unobtrusive supportHer parents offered calm, unobtrusive support during her exams.