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
Composed of un- (not) and scheinbar (apparent). So, 'not apparent' or 'not for show'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a person who doesn't 'shine' (scheinen) in a crowd; they are inconspicuous or unassuming.