Conspicuous  

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  1. Obvious or easy to notice.
    He was 'conspicuous' by his absence
  2. Noticeable or attracting attention, especially if unattractive.
    • He had a conspicuous lump on his forehead.

Etymology

From Latin conspicuus (“visible, striking”), from cōnspicere (“to notice”), from con- (“with, together”) + specere (“to look at”)

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