unassumingness

noun

Definition of unassumingnessnext
as in unpretentiousness

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  1. humility
  2. modesty
  3. sincerity
Noun
  • People who ooze humility don’t run for President, after all.
    Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Sometimes stepping away from a toxic environment means embracing humility, relinquishing your impressive title, and starting over.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of humility
Noun
  • For women wearing Islamic face coverings or headscarves, many felt this was a clear attempt at weaponizing their modesty against them, said Baloch.
    Esha Mitra, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Some suggest his forthright manner and pride are somehow anathema to the country’s stereotypical characteristics of modesty and humility.
    James McNicholas, The Athletic, 5 July 2024
Definition of modesty
Noun
  • There are reasons to doubt the sincerity of HTS’s moderate turn.
    Sam Heller, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Bringing them coffee and breakfast in bed is a good way to start, but rubbing their feet at the end of the day and listening to their war stories from work proves your sincerity.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of sincerity
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