unassuming
adjective
un·as·sum·ing
ˌən-ə-ˈsü-miŋ 
: 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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Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
The space itself is unassuming, but the beans are harvested directly by the owners, and then roasted to bring out specific flavors.
—Marisol Mosquera, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Behind Timm was her unassuming garden, flecked with tall grasses and native plants of all sizes – a quiet haven alive with color, movement and purpose.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Its sleek, unassuming design is also very elegant for storing on your countertop.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Unassuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unassuming. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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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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