unassuming
adjective
un·as·sum·ing
ˌən-ə-ˈsü-miŋ 
: not assuming : modest
an unassuming librarian
an unassuming manner
an unassuming neighborhood
unassumingness
noun
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He's just an unassuming guy.
They lived in an unassuming home.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
Yes, the >$100 price point might seem a lot for an unassuming slide.
—Samson McDougall, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Beau Flynn, Fairytale takes place on Christmas Eve in New York City, as an unassuming cab driver takes one last ride before going to celebrate the holiday with his estranged son.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
While both actors play unassuming characters thrust into combat roles, Stokes shared his interest in working in a creative capacity behind the camera as well.
—Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Unassuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unassuming. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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unassuming
adjective
un·as·sum·ing
ˌən-ə-ˈsü-miŋ
: not pretentious : modest
an unassuming manner
an unassuming neighborhood
unassumingly
adverb
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