[ adj ] not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable <adj.all> a quiet, unobtrusive life of self-denial
Unobtrusive \Un`ob*tru"sive\, a. Not obtrusive; not presuming; modest. -- {Un`ob*tru"sive*ly}, adv. -- {Un`ob*tru"sive*ness}, n.
Pianist Stephen Flaherty provides strong, unobtrusive support, the hallmark of a fine musician.
"We are trying to be sensitive to those who want the hymns." And, after some debate, church officials decided to buy a compact, unobtrusive electronic organ for the new sanctuary. It finds good use in playing solemn background to spoken prayers.
Gary Chang's score is unobtrusive, beautiful counterpoint to the night moods of the film.
Still Life has the feel of a coda, but does possess the dramatic strength to stand on its own. Supple's direction is sure footed and unobtrusive.
Attempts to get into Drexel's unobtrusive offices were rebuffed by uniformed guards who staff the reception desk of the building on Rodeo Drive, the shoppers' Mecca.
As unobtrusive as a church bell, as final as a funeral notice, the passing away of so much of rural America began with a going-out-of-business sign.
These tiny computers are so unobtrusive, he suggests, that they could be used to take notes during a meeting.