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unobtrusively

[/ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪvli/]
adverb
discretamente
1. in a manner that is not conspicuous, noticeable, or intrusive; without drawing attention to oneself
She slipped unobtrusively into the back of the room.
Ela entrou discretamente pela porta dos fundos da sala.
2. done or happening in a quiet, unobtrusive way without causing disturbance
He worked unobtrusively in the background.
Ele trabalhou discretamente nos bastidores.
Synonyms
discreetlyquietlyinconspicuouslymodestlyhumblyunassumingly
Antonyms
obtrusivelyconspicuouslyostentatiouslyprominentlynoticeably

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
discretamente
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
discretamente
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
discretamente
standard usage
Portugal
discretamente
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

under the radar
fly under the radar
keep a low profile
out of the limelight
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