unassuming
adjective
un·as·sum·ing
ˌən-ə-ˈsü-miŋ 
approving
: not assuming : not having or showing a desire to be noticed : modest
an unassuming librarian
an unassuming manner
They lived in an unassuming house/neighborhood.
unassumingness
noun
Examples of unassuming in a Sentence
He's just an unassuming guy.
They lived in an unassuming home.
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Heath Kalb, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Catholics didn’t take long to conclude that Pope Leo XIV would be an unassuming leader.
—Francis X. Rocca, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
His casual, unassuming nature can only temporarily hide the wealth of curiosity steering a multi-disciplinary career that would make even the most multi-disciplined among us envious.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Best Wooden High Chair With its minimalist style yet sturdy construction, this unassuming high chair integrates into the modern home in fuss-free fashion.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Unassuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unassuming. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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unassuming
adjective
un·as·sum·ing
ˌən-ə-ˈsü-miŋ
: not pretentious : modest
an unassuming manner
an unassuming neighborhood
unassumingly
adverb
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