inconspicuous / unremarkable
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inconspicuous
In such a way that something or someone does not attract attention; discreet and unobtrusive.
Der Detektiv trug unauffällige Kleidung, um in der Menge nicht bemerkt zu werden.
The detective wore inconspicuous clothing so he would not be noticed in the crowd.
unremarkable
In medicine: without any special features or signs of illness; normal.
Der ärztliche Befund war zum Glück völlig unauffällig.
Fortunately, the medical findings were completely unremarkable.
The word is made up of three parts: the prefix 'un-' (not), the verb 'auffallen' (to stand out/attract attention), and the adjective ending '-ig'. Literally, it means 'not conspicuous'.
Er versuchte, durch sein unauffälliges Verhalten nicht aufzufallen.
He tried not to stand out through his inconspicuous behavior.
'Unauffällig' can also be used as an adverb to describe how an action is carried out. It then remains unchanged with the verb.
Sie verließ unauffällig den Raum, während alle anderen diskutierten.
She left the room inconspicuously while everyone else was discussing.
In its general meaning, 'unauffällig' (inconspicuous) is often combined with nouns such as 'Kleidung' (clothing), 'Verhalten' (behavior), or 'Auto' (car).
Für die Observation wählte der Polizist ein unauffälliges Auto.
For the surveillance, the police officer chose an inconspicuous car.
The meaning 'normal' or 'without signs of illness' is limited to medical jargon. You can recognize it from words like 'Befund' (finding), 'Ergebnis' (result), or 'Untersuchung' (examination).
Die Blutwerte waren zum Glück völlig unauffällig.
Fortunately, the blood values were completely unremarkable.
normal
Normal and unauffällig can both be appropriate for a medical finding. “Normal” places more emphasis on the value being within the normal range, while “unauffällig” highlights that no unusual features or signs of illness are detectable. Use whichever word is more appropriate depending on whether the focus is on the normal range or on the absence of conspicuous signs.
Der Blutdruckbefund des Patienten ist ohne besondere Krankheitszeichen unauffällig.
The patient’s blood pressure reading is unremarkable, with no particular signs of illness.
Der Blutdruck des Patienten liegt mit 120 zu 80 im normalen Bereich.
The patient’s blood pressure, at 120 over 80, is within the normal range.
