unassuming
adjective
un·as·sum·ing
ˌən-ə-ˈsü-miŋ 
: not assuming : modest
an unassuming librarian
an unassuming manner
an unassuming neighborhood
unassumingness
noun
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Examples of unassuming in a Sentence
He's just an unassuming guy.
They lived in an unassuming home.
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Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
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Trattoria Bar Coco’s is another unassuming local favorite, where traditional fare like vitello tonnato and pasta e fagioli are the standouts.
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Brooks’ Sandwich House is a Charlotte icon: The unassuming red building tucked on a corner in NoDa has been drawing crowds since 1973.
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Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
But with the push of a button, this unassuming object transforms into a fully functional motorcycle.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
Trattoria Bar Coco’s is another unassuming local favorite, where traditional fare like vitello tonnato and pasta e fagioli are the standouts.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
Brooks’ Sandwich House is a Charlotte icon: The unassuming red building tucked on a corner in NoDa has been drawing crowds since 1973.
—Melissa Oyler and, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Unassuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unassuming. Accessed 8 Feb. 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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