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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Examples of unassuming in a Sentence
He's just an unassuming guy.
They lived in an unassuming home.
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Caroline Price, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The juxtaposition of quotidian practicality and unassuming performance has stirred the hearts and minds of many, and now many automakers that traditionally only sold hot wagons abroad are bringing them to the States.
—Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
How could someone so kind and unassuming, some have said in interviews and social media posts, end up carrying out such a heinous act of terrorism?
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
The unassuming Italian mainstay just steps from the state line at 1809 Westport Road has become my KC cheesy, carby comfort food haven.
—Allison Dikanovic, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Unassuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unassuming. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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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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