low profile

[ loh proh-fahyl ]

noun

1. a deliberately inconspicuous, modest, or anonymous manner.

low profile

noun

1. 1. a position or attitude characterized by a deliberate avoidance of prominence or publicity
   2. ( as modifier )

      a low-profile approach

adjective

1. (of a tyre) wide in relation to its height

Other Words From

• low-pro·file adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of low profile¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Idioms and Phrases

see keep a low profile .

Example Sentences

She maintained a low profile during Trump's first term in office and has made few public appearances since.

From BBC

Despite being mentioned and thanked multiple times during the dinner, DiCaprio kept a low profile with a bodyguard who blocked unwanted conversations.

From Los Angeles Times

Since then, he's kept a relatively low profile, appearing in only a few projects, none of which featured his former friend and frequent co-star.

From Salon

Han has kept a low profile following the win, reportedly refusing a celebration her father planned, citing the wars still raging in Gaza and Ukraine.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump’s relatively low profile has prompted many to question Trump's mental fitness in comparison to Harris, who is nearly 20 years younger than the 78-year-old Republican.

From Salon