as in meek
not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness
a talented but surprisingly unassuming musician
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of unassuming
Especially when the man himself was so unassuming and humble.
—
Xian Horn, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The spot was known to local indigenous farmers, but was never explored in depth by researchers because of its unassuming location.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
The overall design is quite unassuming, but the optical construction within is where the magic happens and is ultimately what’s most important.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 27 May 2025
Others believe Wilcox to be among the most impressive operators at his level, appreciating his unassuming but authoritative manner.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for unassuming
Xian Horn, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The spot was known to local indigenous farmers, but was never explored in depth by researchers because of its unassuming location.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
The overall design is quite unassuming, but the optical construction within is where the magic happens and is ultimately what’s most important.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 27 May 2025
Others believe Wilcox to be among the most impressive operators at his level, appreciating his unassuming but authoritative manner.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for unassuming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unassuming
Adjective
-
In Kurosawa’s version, the chauffeur was an exceedingly meek man who got down on the floor to beg his stern shoe-manufacturer boss, played by the great Toshiro Mifune, to save his son.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
-
Antoinette becomes a de facto leader when her meek husband crumbles under pressure.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
Adjective
-
During the Depression, smart cooks came up with a way to make a delicious, family-friendly dessert that required the most humble ingredients.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
-
Today, the humble spud is the world’s third most important staple crop, providing critical calorie intake for billions of people.—
Jay Kakade
July 31,
New Atlas,
31 July 2025
Adjective
-
Universal background checks, modest waiting periods, restricting gun ownership for those with some mental illnesses, and those with a history of violent crime are examples of good gun control that most people support.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
1 Aug. 2025
-
The front is modest, but the oval cutout in the back gives it extra flair.—
Claire Harmeyer,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Unassuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unassuming. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share