unobtrusiveness

/ˌənəbˈtɹusɪvnəs/ noun C2 ✓

The state of being unobtrusive.

Word Origin From Latin obtrudere 'to thrust against, push forward' — obtrusive means pushing oneself forward, noticeable in an annoying way. Unobtrusive means not pushing forward, discreet. The root trud- 'push' gives us intrude (push into), extrude (push out), and protrude (push forward). The PIE root *treud- 'to thrust, press' also gives us threat (a pushing, menace). Unobtrusiveness is the quality of not being pushy.

noun The state of being unobtrusive. C2 ✓ countable

The unobtrusiveness of the security cameras made guests feel comfortable while still being protected.

(名词) 不引人注目;低调;隐蔽

监控摄像头的不显眼性让客人在受到保护的同时感到舒适。

(sustantivo) El estado de ser discreto.

Lo discreto de las cámaras de seguridad hizo que los invitados se sintieran cómodos mientras seguían protegidos.

(nom) discrétion; effacement; réserve [Caractère de ce qui est discret, qui ne se fait pas remarquer.]

La discrétion des caméras de surveillance a permis aux invités de se sentir à l'aise tout en étant protégés.

(Substantiv) Unaufdringlichkeit; Diskretion [der Zustand, in dem etwas oder jemand nicht auffällt oder sich unauffällig verhält.]

Die **Unobtrusiveness** der Überwachungskameras ließ die Gäste sich wohlfühlen, ohne auf Sicherheit verzichten zu müssen.

(名詞) 控えめで目立たないという性質や状態。押し付けがましくないこと。

防犯カメラのunobtrusiveness(控えめさ)のおかげで、客は保護されていると感じつつも気まずさを覚えなかった。

(substantivo) discrição; sutileza [O estado de ser discreto.]

A discrição das câmeras de segurança fez os hóspedes se sentirem confortáveis enquanto ainda estavam protegidos.

Word parts: un + ob + trus + ive + ness

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