adj
unassuming
uh-nuh-SYOO-mihng
adj
1
Modest and not seeking attention or credit.
"Despite his fame, he remained a quiet, unassuming man."
How to Use Unassuming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHumble, modest, and not showing off.
Common pairings
an unassuming manner
unassuming person
quietly unassuming
Word Forms
more unassuming comparative, most unassuming superlative
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