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
One of Jane Austen’s most unassuming characters, Mary Bennet is the seemingly unremarkable and overlooked middle sister in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Those who knew Wendt personally could attest to his unassuming, approachable manner, and the fact that an actor with such tremendous Hollywood success never allowed stardom to go to his head.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
The unassuming museum opened its doors in 2022 in a small strip mall in Laguna Hills.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 19 May 2025
Tucked into back rooms or hidden under unassuming storefronts, a few Denver restaurateurs are carving out intimate chef’s counter concepts within existing restaurants.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unassuming
Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Those who knew Wendt personally could attest to his unassuming, approachable manner, and the fact that an actor with such tremendous Hollywood success never allowed stardom to go to his head.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
The unassuming museum opened its doors in 2022 in a small strip mall in Laguna Hills.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 19 May 2025
Tucked into back rooms or hidden under unassuming storefronts, a few Denver restaurateurs are carving out intimate chef’s counter concepts within existing restaurants.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unassuming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unassuming
Adjective
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That confidence paid off as Farrow received her first Tony nomination for her role as the initially meek homebody Sharon in the play by Jen Silverman, which ran at the Booth Theatre on Broadway from September through December 2024.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
31 May 2025
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According to the latest report from L.A.’s film office, production days on location decreased more than 22 percent in the first quarter of 2025 compared with an already meek period in 2024.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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The humble statement was met with loud protests from all of his onstage colleagues, as well as Armisen.—
Jillian Sederholm,
EW.com,
4 June 2025
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The humble bathroom scale has long been overdue to learn some new tricks.—
Christopher Null,
Wired News,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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His tombstone was flat and modest; people had left bouquets and stones.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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My social media agency started with modest goals that seemed sensible for a new entrepreneur.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Unassuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unassuming. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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