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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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Despite his growing popularity, Aloka remains gentle and unassuming.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Locations range from food trucks and market stalls to unassuming strip mall eateries across the Nashville area.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 31 Dec. 2025
With a dash of good design, even an unassuming shoe rack can make a strong first impression.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Unassuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unassuming. Accessed 11 Jan. 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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