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unobtrusive

//ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv//
English Definition
Not conspicuous; inconspicuous.
中文释义
不显眼的;不张扬的;含蓄的
Example Sentence

The sensors are unobtrusive enough that the birds resume normal behavior within an hour of installation.

这些传感器足够不显眼,安装后一小时内鸟类便恢复正常行为。

Synonyms
discreet inconspicuous understated
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
un(不) + obtrusive(突兀的) → 不突兀 → 不显眼的。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “unobtrusive”?

  1. A Silly; empty of meaning.
  2. B Not conspicuous; inconspicuous.
  3. C Thrifty; sparing.
  4. D Relating to cause and effect.
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B — Not conspicuous; inconspicuous.. “unobtrusive” means Not conspicuous; inconspicuous..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Not conspicuous; inconspicuous.”?

  1. A frugal
  2. B unobtrusive
  3. C causal
  4. D inane
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B — unobtrusive. “unobtrusive” means Not conspicuous; inconspicuous..

Common questions about “unobtrusive”

What does “unobtrusive” mean?

unobtrusive — Not conspicuous; inconspicuous.. In Chinese: 不显眼的;不张扬的;含蓄的.

How do you pronounce “unobtrusive”?

unobtrusive is pronounced //ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv//.

How is “unobtrusive” used in a sentence?

The sensors are unobtrusive enough that the birds resume normal behavior within an hour of installation. (这些传感器足够不显眼,安装后一小时内鸟类便恢复正常行为。)

What are synonyms for “unobtrusive”?

discreet, inconspicuous, understated — all close in meaning to unobtrusive (Not conspicuous; inconspicuous.).

What is the opposite of “unobtrusive”?

obtrusive, conspicuous — each the opposite of unobtrusive (Not conspicuous; inconspicuous.).

Is “unobtrusive” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. unobtrusive is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “unobtrusive”?

un(不) + obtrusive(突兀的) → 不突兀 → 不显眼的。

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