UNASSUMING Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

unassuming

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈsü-miŋ

Definition of unassuming

as in meek

not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness a talented but surprisingly unassuming musician

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Recent Examples of unassuming Over the decades, the unassuming, borderline satirical roadside bar became a local landmark, attracting everyone from blue-collar workers and washed-up musicians to artists, retirees, bikers, and those who stop in simply to see what’s in a name. — Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026 This initially takes unassuming form, as Maya grows friendly with Kiran (Krish Raj More), a boy of a similar age. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 This unassuming strip of blue next to a busy road is the city's lifeline to the Colorado River. — Alex Hager, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026 Amish cabinetry was installed in the kitchen — hiding a walk-in pantry behind unassuming double doors — facing a quartz countertop island for casual dining. — Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unassuming

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Adjective

The visitors were meek and the poorest performers of the four opponents, but how much of that is down to the way Leeds played?

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Moore plays Mona Friedman, a meek housewife who hasn’t sung in front of anyone since church choir and is unexpectedly cast in a community-theater production — then transforms into a zealous method actor willing to wage war over a marginal role.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of meek

Adjective

Different moments in an institution require different skills, and sometimes those skills may be low key, warranting a modest salary.

— Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
Anthropic and OpenAI argue that these new releases push the envelope at the frontier (albeit mostly in modest ways), while bringing costs substantially down.

— Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026