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
The building is now an unassuming hot dog joint, but the bathroom where Morrison recorded his vocals is still standing.
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Edmund Vallance, AFAR Media, 18 Mar. 2025
Dialogue feels secondary to her performance of unassuming determination.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
Tyra turned heads outside of the fall/winter presentation in an unassuming ensemble, including a bomber jacket, an asymmetrical skirt, and pointed-toe pumps.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2025
However, the unassuming Arnold deflects credit to Murphy for last season’s success.
—John Perrotto, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Edmund Vallance, AFAR Media, 18 Mar. 2025
Dialogue feels secondary to her performance of unassuming determination.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
Tyra turned heads outside of the fall/winter presentation in an unassuming ensemble, including a bomber jacket, an asymmetrical skirt, and pointed-toe pumps.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2025
However, the unassuming Arnold deflects credit to Murphy for last season’s success.
—John Perrotto, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unassuming
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One of the film’s most tragic figures is Fred’s meek and traumatized young widow (Norah Mwansa), who is treated abominably by Shula’s aunts.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2025
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The series stars Purnell (Yellowjackets, Sweetbitter) as Rhiannon Lewis, a meek newspaper-office receptionist who was mercilessly bullied in high school.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
3 Dec. 2024
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Still, Hubbard likely didn’t mind, as the humble and grateful fifth-year senior was simply happy his unlikely career would continue.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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On Friday, South Korea’s former President was forced to eat the humble variety after his impeachment over an earlier martial law declaration was unanimously confirmed by the nation’s Constitutional Court.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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In the quiet corridors of Berkshire Hathaway’s modest headquarters in Omaha, the Oracle himself shared his thoughts about the latest economic saber-rattling with the calm demeanor that has guided investors through countless storms.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The hotel welcomed dogs for a modest fee, offering a bowl and a sign at the door.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Unassuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unassuming. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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