unassuming

adjective

un·​as·​sum·​ing ˌən-ə-ˈsü-miŋ How to pronounce unassuming (audio)
: not assuming : modest
an unassuming librarian
an unassuming manner
an unassuming 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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While both actors play unassuming characters thrust into combat roles, Stokes shared his interest in working in a creative capacity behind the camera as well. Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024 At the school of digestive discourse, though, colonics are the unassuming cool kid on the block. Tayler Adigun, Essence, 31 Oct. 2024 When scientists reared pharaoh cuttlefish embryos in the same tank as unassuming clownfish, initially, the embryos stayed put. Sofia Quaglia, Discover Magazine, 29 Oct. 2024 In this part of the world, even the most unassuming ports are often packed with rich history, culture, and stunning beauty. David Nikel, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unassuming 

Word History

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unassuming was in 1722

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“Unassuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unassuming. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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unassuming

adjective
un·​as·​sum·​ing ˌən-ə-ˈsü-miŋ How to pronounce unassuming (audio)
: not pretentious : modest
an unassuming manner
an unassuming neighborhood
unassumingly adverb

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