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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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
In the darkened foyer, Ember contemplated this unassuming bit of paper, momentarily paralyzed by a mixture of dread and excitement stirred together, an overpowering sensation that oozed from the crown of her head, down the length of her body, then hardened, like a soft golden resin becoming solid.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
This unassuming fossil belongs to Megachelicerax cousteaui, a 500-million-year-old sea predator.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 1 Apr. 2026
The Mitchell, one of Dallas’ most unassuming cocktail bars and restaurants, is expected to close in downtown Dallas April 4, 2026, co-owner Adam Salazar confirmed.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Unassuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unassuming. Accessed 6 Apr. 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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