unassuming

adjective

un·as·sum·ing | \ ˌən-ə-ˈsü-miŋ

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Definition of unassuming

: not assuming : modest an unassuming librarian an unassuming manner an unassuming neighborhood

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He's just an unassuming guy. They lived in an unassuming home.

Recent Examples on the Web The brief was clear from the outset: The queen’s consort should be impeccable yet unassuming, irreproachable in style without drawing your eye away from one of the richest, and certainly the most famous, women on earth. — New York Times, "How Prince Philip Navigated the Most Challenging of Corporate Dress Codes," 12 Apr. 2021 An unassuming, concrete public restroom near Sendagaya Station, close to the Olympic stadium in Tokyo, Japan, is actually a real contender for the most beautiful public restroom in the country, according to Dezeen. — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, "This 'Floating' Slab of Concrete Is Actually One of Japan’s Nicest Public Restrooms," 9 Apr. 2021 Another season of must-haves brought to you by GCDS’ Giuliano, the immensely talented designer with the most unassuming chuckles. — Angela Lei, Forbes, "MFW Highlight: GCDS’ Giuliano Calza Reveals AW21 Must-Haves In Sensational Show," 26 Feb. 2021 One such building is small and unassuming and might go unnoticed – except that it is precariously perched on the side of a bluff, looking as if one good gust of wind might topple it into the Alabama River. — Kelly Kazek | Kkazek@al.com, al, "Stay overnight in historic Selma Bridge Tender’s House," 19 Mar. 2021 Perhaps the most endearing venue in all of St. Marys can be found roughly one mile north of the riverfront, located in an unassuming abode on the edge of Dilworth Street. — Jared Ranahan, Forbes, "Exploring St. Marys, Georgia’s Historic Seaside Community," 28 Feb. 2021 The Old Navy leggings retained their shape and color really well (even after multiple washes), were exceedingly comfy and breathable, and are designed in an unassuming way that makes wearing them as part of a non-workout outfit easy-breezy. — Emmy Favilla, CNN Underscored, "The best leggings of 2021," 18 Feb. 2021 Angerer, a genial and unassuming man who specializes in prosecuting cybercrime, encouraged a police investigation into CyberBunker. — Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, "The Takedown of a Dark-Web Marketplace," 23 Jan. 2021 Republican Jeremy Bradford has gone from being executive director of the Tarrant County GOP to knocking on doors in Georgia — now ground zero for American politics — as an unassuming volunteer. — Gromer Jeffers Jr., Dallas News, "Texas politicians, activists, volunteers flood Georgia to influence critical Senate runoffs," 1 Jan. 2021

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“Unassuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unassuming. Accessed 7 May. 2021.

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unassuming

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of unassuming

approving : not having or showing a desire to be noticed, praised, etc.

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unassuming

adjective

un·as·sum·ing | \ ˌən-ə-ˈsü-miŋ

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Kids Definition of unassuming

: modest sense 1 She was a quiet and unassuming person.

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