inapparent

/ɪnˈæpərənt/

Definitions

1. adjective

not apparent or noticeable; not easily seen or understood

“The inapparent signs of a forest fire can still be hazardous to wildlife.”

2. noun

something that is not apparent or noticeable; a hidden or subtle quality

“The inapparent beauty of the painting only became clear after several viewings.”

Synonyms

  • latent
  • unnoticeable
  • unobtrusive
  • unseen

Antonyms

  • apparent
  • noticeable
  • obvious
  • prominent