Thread: Is there a word for...

Hi I am new to the forum and am currently writing a fantasy novel. Basically I wanted to ask if there was a word for trying to be inconspicuous but failing?
The scene in the story revolves around some people gossiping in a bar about recent events, they fall silent when a soldier walks in and then try to be inconspicuous but in doing so make themself stand out.
Any help is appreciated, thanks.

obvious...conspicuous...noticeable...

Incongruous?

Exaggerated nonchalence?

Thanks for all the responses, I've went with "incongruous" but I checked nonchalant on "dictionary.com" and that is perfect for the next part of my story.

You made a right selection. That suits well for the situation.

I'm more interested in why you want this one word. I would rather read the scene as you describe than rest my eyes on any single word for it all.