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 block south, on 48th Street, is another row of similarly unassuming design. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 2 Aug. 2024 That unassuming manuscript turned out to be the only surviving copy of The Book of Margery Kempe, a medieval text chronicling the adventures of a female Christian mystic. Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024 On his plate that night was the unassuming dreamfish. Scott Travers, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 The unassuming madeleines embody Xiao Ye’s eclectic, expansive ethos: delicate French pastries baked with mochi rice flour and masa, dusted in jalapeño powder. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unassuming 
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Adjective
  • Jenn, while possibly the best person on the show, is too meek and too little in her own estimation.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The conclusion hasn’t changed, despite meek attempts at introducing gendered representation.
    Nicole Froio, refinery29.com, 26 Jan. 2024
Adjective
  • For years, car safety experts and everyday drivers have bemoaned the loss of the humble button.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Along with your keepsakes, bring a humble and curious mindset.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Noninterest income was $2.4 million, slightly down from $2.4 million in the previous year, with modest decreases in service charges and card processing income.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Godot’s games flourish on open indie storefronts like itch.io, where the engine enjoys modest popularity among the community.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024

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“Unassuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unassuming. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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