unassuming
adjective
un·as·sum·ing
ˌən-ə-ˈsü-miŋ 
approving
: not assuming : not having or showing a desire to be noticed : modest
an unassuming librarian
an unassuming manner
They lived in an unassuming house/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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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Set the scene Hidden behind an unassuming vermillion facade lies a surrealist sanctuary in the heart of vibrant San Miguel de Allende.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Think of the simplest, most unassuming LBD hanging in your closet right now.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026
Conradt described her as unassuming and humble.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 2 Feb. 2026
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“Unassuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unassuming. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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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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