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Definition of inconspicuousness
inconspicuousness
/ˌɪnkənˈspɪkjuəsnəs/
in · con · spic · u · ous · ness
Adverb:inconspicuously
•Adjective:inconspicuous
inconspicuousness Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
6
• noun
1
The state or quality of not being easily seen, noticed, or attracting attention.
Example
"The wildlife photographer relied on the inconspicuousness of his camouflaged blind to observe the rare birds undisturbed."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in English from the adjective 'inconspicuous' and the native suffix '-ness'. 'Inconspicuous' comes from the Latin 'inconspicuus', meaning 'not readily visible', derived from 'conspicere' ('to look at attentively').
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inconspicuousness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inconspicuousness