unassuming
adjective
un·as·sum·ing
ˌən-ə-ˈsü-miŋ 
: not assuming : modest
an unassuming librarian
an unassuming manner
an unassuming neighborhood
unassumingness
noun
Examples of unassuming in a Sentence
He's just an unassuming guy.
They lived in an unassuming home.
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The bronze sculpture is intentionally unassuming, depicting an anonymous Black woman, casually dressed, with a neutral expression on her face and her hands on her hips.
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Andrew Keh, New York Times, 18 May 2025
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Andrew Keh, New York Times, 18 May 2025
That it can be felt in such diametrically differing ways at the same time is a testament to the unassuming richness of this wise, altogether wonderful film.
—Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
In a classic kind of unassuming, Minnesotan way, what makes outdoor adventure in Minnesota unique and inspiring?
—Outside Online, 29 Apr. 2025
The backbone of global communication Despite their unassuming appearance, undersea cables form the backbone of modern communication systems.
—John Calabrese, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unassuming
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“Unassuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unassuming. Accessed 8 Jun. 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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