unscheinbar
Translation
inconspicuous, unassuming, plain, modest
Examples
Er ist ein eher unscheinbarer Typ.
He is a rather inconspicuous type.
Das Haus sieht von außen unscheinbar aus.
The house looks plain from the outside.
Grammar Patterns
Predicative: ((sb./sth.)) is unscheinbar sb./sth. is inconspicuous He is unscheinbar.
Attributive: an unscheinbar ((noun)) an inconspicuous ... ein unscheinbares Haus
Similar Words
Synonyms: unauffällig, dezent, schlicht; Antonyms: auffällig, extravagant
Etymology
From un- (not) + scheinbar (apparent, seeming). It means 'not apparent' or 'not making a show'.
Memory Tips
Think of something that doesn't 'shine' (scheinen) or stand out. It's plain and doesn't draw attention.