inconspicuous
/ˌɪnkənˈspɪkjuəs/
in · con · spic · u · ous
ˌɪn · kən · ˈspɪ · kju · əs
English Definition
adj. unnoticeable hidden subtle
Significado en Español
discreto, poco llamativo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không nổi bật, không dễ thấy
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Example Sentence
He tried to remain inconspicuous in the crowd.
他试图在人群中保持不引人注目。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in-(not) + con(together) + spic(look) + uous → not noticeable
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “inconspicuous”.
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A
Obvious
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B
Hidden
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C
Bright
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D
Loud
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B — Hidden.
“inconspicuous” means adj. unnoticeable hidden subtle
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The spy wore plain gray clothes to remain as ______ as possible in the crowd.
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A
inconspicuous
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B
obvious
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C
striking
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D
flashy
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A — inconspicuous.
“inconspicuous” means adj. unnoticeable hidden subtle
Common questions about “inconspicuous”
What does “inconspicuous” mean?
inconspicuous — adj. unnoticeable hidden subtle. In Chinese: 不显眼的，不引人注目的.
How do you pronounce “inconspicuous”?
inconspicuous is pronounced /ˌɪnkənˈspɪkjuəs/. It breaks into 5 syllables: in · con · spic · u · ous.
How do you use “inconspicuous” in a sentence?
He tried to remain inconspicuous in the crowd. (他试图在人群中保持不引人注目。)
What are synonyms for “inconspicuous”?
unnoticeable, hidden — all close in meaning to inconspicuous (adj. unnoticeable hidden subtle).
Is “inconspicuous” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. inconspicuous appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “inconspicuous”?
in-(not) + con(together) + spic(look) + uous → not noticeable
