low profile

[loh proh-fahyl] / ˈloʊ ˈproʊ faɪl /

NOUN

avoidance of attention

Synonyms

WEAK

anonymity inconspicuousness latency low key low posture low visibility reluctance reticence secrecy semivisibility

ADJECTIVE

obscure, anonymous

Synonyms

STRONG

anonymous inconspicuous low-key obscure unconspicuous unnoticeable unobtrusive

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Haddad was known as the Ghost of al-Qassam for his low profile, and he survived several Israeli assassination attempts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

He promised to keep a low profile under his apparent successor Kevin Warsh.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Harborne, who until now had kept a low profile, said he wanted to speak out to explain his motivation and his relationship with Farage.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

In the months since the legal drama began, Lively and Reynolds have attempted to maintain a relatively low profile by taking refuge at their sprawling home in Pound Ridge in upstate New York.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Add locksmith skills and a keen ability to keep a low profile, and I trip into the lap of luxury on a regular basis.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

low profile

Example Sentences

Related Words