pass unnoticed

Slip by unseen

To pass unnoticed is to go unseen or unremarked upon, to fail to attract attention: The error passed unnoticed for months.

Something that passes unnoticed escapes observation or comment, whether by design or accident: She slipped out the back door, hoping to pass unnoticed.

inconspicuous

blend in

Become part of surroundings

unassuming · nondescript · forgettable · anonymous · plain · understated · wallflower · indistinct · undistinguished · ordinary

overlooked

missed

Failed to reach

unrecognized · bypassed · unperceived · unremarked · unheeded · glossed over · skipped · neglected · flew under the radar · unacknowledged

stealthy

sneak past

Pass undetected

prowl · infiltrate · covert · furtive · surreptitious · incognito · under cover · clandestine · ninja · shadow

subtle

imperceptible

Cannot be sensed

delicate · understated · slight · quiet · soft · gentle · discreet · nuanced · subdued · low-key

Opposites
visibility/attention

pass unnoticedstand out

Be noticeably different

attract attention · draw attention · catch the eye · turn heads · steal the show

memorability/impact

pass unnoticedmake an impression

Create lasting mental impact

leave a mark · make waves · make history · go down in history · make a splash

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G