unassuming

adjective

un·​as·​sum·​ing ˌən-ə-ˈsü-miŋ How to pronounce unassuming (audio)
Synonyms of unassumingnext
: not assuming : modest
an unassuming librarian
an unassuming manner
an unassuming neighborhood
unassumingness noun

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Examples of unassuming in a Sentence

He's just an unassuming guy. They lived in an unassuming home.
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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 That painting was eventually discovered hanging in the Cliff, New Mexico, home of Jerry and Rita Alter, an otherwise unassuming couple. — News Desk, Artforum, 11 June 2025 Ryan Bjork is an unassuming, behind-the-scenes mover and shaker in Sacramento State athletics as the assistant director of communications. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025 The low-slung, single-story abode, perched on a high promontory just below the Stone Canyon Reservoir, takes an unassuming stance with only a carport, half a dozen wood panels, and large expanses of eight-foot-tall opaque glass fencing visible from the street. — Mark David, Robb Report, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unassuming

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First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unassuming was in 1722

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unassuming

adjective
un·​as·​sum·​ing ˌən-ə-ˈsü-miŋ How to pronounce unassuming (audio)
: not pretentious : modest
an unassuming manner
an unassuming neighborhood
unassumingly adverb

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