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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Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
He was considered a man of the people, which is why murals, created in unassuming local spaces, seemed especially fitting.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
With its thoughtful staff, stand-out food and surprising artworks at each turn, this unassuming yellow townhouse is much more special.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 19 Mar. 2026
These leather coasters are unassuming and minimalist but wealthy—coasters that belong at The Row or Khaite.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unassuming
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“Unassuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unassuming. Accessed 29 Mar. 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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