unauffällig

inconspicuous, unobtrusive

adjective oon-OWF-fae-likh Rare

Also means

not drawing attention

Usage Note

unauffällig describes someone or something that does not attract notice; sich unauffällig verhalten is useful in social or journalistic contexts. Contrasts with auffällig (conspicuous, noticeable).

Examples

"Der Detektiv folgte dem Verdächtigen unauffällig durch die Stadt."

Natural Translation

The detective followed the suspect inconspicuously through the city.

Literal Translation

The detective followed the suspect unobtrusively through the city.

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