Conspicuous and Inconspicuous

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Conspicuous

Conspicuous adjective - Likely to attract attention.
Usage example: the seven-foot-tall basketball player is conspicuous in any crowd
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Inconspicuous is an antonym for conspicuous in topics: obvious, noteworthy, important.
Nearby Word: conspicuously

Inconspicuous

Inconspicuous adjective - Not readily seen or noticed.
Usage example: left an inconspicuous scratch on the wall
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Conspicuous is an antonym for inconspicuous in topics: unobtrusive, hidden.
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  • Bizarre Sexual Dimorphism In several fish species, males come in two varieties: conspicuous, muscular macho-males who use aggression to monopolize access to females, and small, inconspicuous ones that resemble females so they can sneak into harems and fertilize eggs without the macho-males noticing them.
    Source: Bizarre Sexual Dimorphism
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