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
At Lang Van, an unassuming Vietnamese restaurant in the Plaza-Shamrock neighborhood, the walls are covered with Christmas cards and thank-you notes.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
An unassuming tree in Ferndale's Wilson Park has more history than any other in the area.
—Heath Kalb, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Catholics didn’t take long to conclude that Pope Leo XIV would be an unassuming leader.
—Francis X. Rocca, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
His casual, unassuming nature can only temporarily hide the wealth of curiosity steering a multi-disciplinary career that would make even the most multi-disciplined among us envious.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
An unassuming tree in Ferndale's Wilson Park has more history than any other in the area.
—Heath Kalb, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Catholics didn’t take long to conclude that Pope Leo XIV would be an unassuming leader.
—Francis X. Rocca, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
His casual, unassuming nature can only temporarily hide the wealth of curiosity steering a multi-disciplinary career that would make even the most multi-disciplined among us envious.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unassuming
Adjective
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That included a meek loss in Toronto, with Murray not participating on the second night of a back-to-back following a blowout loss at Detroit.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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The other, meek and mild-mannered.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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,
19 Apr. 2026
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Peas are a humble ingredient that packs a punch.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Despite being an oil-producing country experiencing modest economic growth, young people say the benefits have not trickled down beyond the elites.—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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However, that job creation looks modest by historical standards.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Unassuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unassuming. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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