unobtrusive
adjective/ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/
Frequency rank: #17,960 most common English word
Meaning
Not attracting attention; not noticeable or intrusive.
Example sentence
The security camera was placed in unobtrusive corner of the room so that guests would barely notice it.
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