No. 4,651 in German
unscheinbar
Inconspicuous; unremarkable.
In a sentence
Die unscheinbare Katze versteckte sich unter dem Sofa.
The inconspicuous cat hid under the sofa.
The word 'unscheinbar' ('inconspicuous') is used here to emphasize that the cat is not easily noticeable or draws attention.
Er trug ein unscheinbares Hemd, das trotzdem gut zu ihm passte.
He wore an inconspicuous shirt, which nonetheless suited him well.
Here 'unscheinbar' describes the shirt as being simple or unremarkable, focusing on its understated appearance.
Das unscheinbare Gebäude war ein historisches Monument.
The inconspicuous building was a historical monument.
In this case, 'unscheinbar' highlights the building's lack of prominent features or its unassuming nature, despite its significance.
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