inconspicuousness

Concrete suggests modesty, not only by virtue of its cost, and thus its association with utilitarian or unfinished structures, but in the bland inconspicuousness of its color and texture.

Why Hadid's MAXXI Works Francis X. Rocca 2010

Concrete suggests modesty, not only by virtue of its cost, and thus its association with utilitarian or unfinished structures, but in the bland inconspicuousness of its color and texture.

Why Hadid's MAXXI Works Francis X. Rocca 2010

Her comfort was far less important than her inconspicuousness.

Beautiful Disaster Kate Brian 2009

There was some simple, radical difference about him; he hoped it was genius, feared it was madness, devoted himself to amiability and inconspicuousness.

The Worst Years of Your Life Mark Jude Poirier 2007

She had remembered it only as a bleak inconspicuousness.

Main Street 2004

Probably it may be quite common in similar localities, but its size, its brief periodicity, and inconspicuousness, contribute to make it, at present, one of the rarities of botany.

Tropic Days 2003

The balloon fish depends upon its inconspicuousness and harmony with its environment in the struggle for existence, for, no doubt, there are in the sea fish so strong of stomach as to accept it without a spasm.

The Confessions of a Beachcomber 2003

Aberrant in other respects, the swamp pheasant disobeys this law, and justifies its disobedience by inconspicuousness.

Last Leaves from Dunk Island 2003

More money brought more affection for inconspicuousness.

The House That Goldman Built 2001

More money brought more affection for inconspicuousness.

The House That Goldman Built 2001