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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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Over the years, that unassuming shelf became something of a time capsule, as the actor filled it with handwritten notes documenting various moments throughout the show’s run.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
The unassuming Highlands location has greeted patrons with its signature green awning since 2011.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Best Nightlife The Modernist One of San Antonio’s premier speakeasies, The Modernist is an unassuming hideaway near downtown, where expert bartenders craft bespoke cocktails that exceed every expectation.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Unassuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unassuming. Accessed 22 Apr. 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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