as in meek
not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness
a talented but surprisingly unassuming musician
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Recent Examples of unassuming
Set the scene Hidden behind an unassuming vermillion facade lies a surrealist sanctuary in the heart of vibrant San Miguel de Allende.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Think of the simplest, most unassuming LBD hanging in your closet right now.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026
Conradt described her as unassuming and humble.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 2 Feb. 2026
Set 135 miles from New Orleans and 215 miles from Houston, in the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun Country, Lafayette appears as unassuming from the outside as Buck & Johnny’s, with no obvious landmarks demanding a detour.
—Phil Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Think of the simplest, most unassuming LBD hanging in your closet right now.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026
Conradt described her as unassuming and humble.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 2 Feb. 2026
Set 135 miles from New Orleans and 215 miles from Houston, in the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun Country, Lafayette appears as unassuming from the outside as Buck & Johnny’s, with no obvious landmarks demanding a detour.
—Phil Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unassuming
Adjective
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Martin, 52, is the harried face of this meek resistance.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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But savings were meek, with the largest dip found in Stockton, off only 4% last year vs up 2% in 2024 and 36% over the previous four years.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The psychological vulnerability this creates was encountered decades ago in a far humbler system.—
Deb Roy,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
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And Scorsese approaches it all through the lens of Harrison’s humble humanism.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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The rooms Son Molí Country House spans 12 acres of land, but is home to a modest 22 rooms and suites, which are dotted between the main building (where the old mill can also be found) and independent plots with their own private gardens or balconies overlooking the pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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What started as a fairly modest four-day music festival in 1987, drawing some 700 attendees, has become a ten-day extravaganza of panel presentations featuring celebrities and business leaders, film screenings, technology showcases, and—yes—music.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Unassuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unassuming. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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