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

Synonyms of unassuming

• meek
• humble
• modest

Examples of unassuming in a Sentence

He's just an unassuming guy.

They lived in an unassuming home.

Recent Examples on the Web

Always unassuming, sitting in the back of the room — but often the smartest person in the room — Saftler became known as the guy who can predict the future of television, constantly analyzing industry trends to figure out what would come next. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

In IconArrows pointing outwards The entrance to The Farmer's Cellar is hidden behind an unassuming cooler door in the gas station convenience store. — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Azuki’s unassuming storefront in Seattle’s Capital Hill neighborhood is easy to miss but the homemade udon noodles should not be overlooked. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

At this unassuming spot in Jardim Botânico, Sudbrack skillfully uses a traditional clay oven to draw remarkable flavors from the simplest of seasonal, fresh, and local ingredients. — Mikael Castro, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unassuming

• assuming
• consuming
• costuming
• presuming
• resuming
• subsuming
• blooming
• booming
• fuming
• grooming
• looming
• rooming

Kids Definition

unassuming

adjective

un·​as·​sum·​ing ˌən-ə-ˈsü-miŋ 

: not pretentious : modest

an unassuming manner

an unassuming neighborhood

unassumingly adverb