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unarrogant

adjective

Definition of unarrogantnext
as in humble

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unarrogant
  1. humble
  2. modest
  3. unpretentious
  4. lowly
  5. subdued
  6. timid
  7. shrinking
  8. bashful
Adjective
  • View gallery - 11 images The humble shipping container is little more than a basic metal box, but designers and architects never seem to run out of ideas for what to do with it.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Top Dog's owner is Dick Portillo, an entrepreneur and former Marine in the Chicago area who came from nothing and poured his family's savings into a humble hot dog stand and turned it into a billion-dollar restaurant empire over his lifetime.
    — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of humble
Adjective
  • Despite this modest tourism boom, the town retains plentiful architectural evidence of its history as a turn-of-the-century manufacturing hub, with an abundance of red-brick and steel edifices lining its streets.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Polo's efficient 133-hp electric motor, and of course, modest driving habits.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of modest
Adjective
  • Despite all that geekery, Varietale feels refreshingly unpretentious at all its locations throughout the city.
    — Nikkita Nair, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2026
  • And a spectacle of unabashed, unpretentious joy sounds pretty good right about now doesn’t it?
    — Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of unpretentious
Adjective
  • The president’s approval rating on the economy was a lowly 32% in the middle of the summer, according to polling by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
    — Josh Boak, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The president's approval rating on the economy was a lowly 32% in the middle of the summer, according to polling by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of lowly
Adjective
  • Winfrey has a more subdued take on footwear, her choices consisting of neutral tones with the occasional leopard or snakeskin.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Now, in the midst of a subdued market, investors are being more selective, and the new playbook for funding fashion has a lot to do with the quality of that growth, the depth of connection with customers and the founder’s individual appeal.
    — Tara Donaldson, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of subdued
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, Carla receives a voice recording that proves that one of the company’s most efficient team leaders, Madame Lalouette (Carine Rouvier), has been verbally abusing the timid Madame Morel (Sandra Le Gall).
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Known for his gruff vocals, LaMontagne first came to the scene in the early aughts as a timid troubadour.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of timid
Adjective
  • Re-wash and dry the garment, using these tips to avoid re-shrinking, to prevent a residue from the conditioner from setting.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Definition of shrinking
Adjective
  • The Kiwi sensibility, like the flightless kiwi bird, is funny, bashful, and a bit forlorn.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • And Jonathan is a continuing reminder that liberalism doesn’t have to be apologetic or bashful about itself.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
Definition of bashful
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“Unarrogant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unarrogant. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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