as in meek
not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness
a talented but surprisingly unassuming musician
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Recent Examples of unassuming
Then again, if the runaway success of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie (2023) is anything to go by, the right person can work wonders with even the most unassuming material.
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Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
This unassuming-looking restaurant dishes up some of the best breakfast and lunch in town.
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Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
This results in an unassuming mouse that moves effortlessly across virtually any surface.
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Alice Jovanee,
PC Magazine,
20 June 2026
The unassuming red building tucked on a corner in NoDa has been drawing crowds since 1973.
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Phillip Freeman,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unassuming
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
This unassuming-looking restaurant dishes up some of the best breakfast and lunch in town.
—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
This results in an unassuming mouse that moves effortlessly across virtually any surface.
—
Alice Jovanee,
PC Magazine,
20 June 2026
The unassuming red building tucked on a corner in NoDa has been drawing crowds since 1973.
—
Phillip Freeman,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unassuming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unassuming
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Contrasting her with the meek, mysterious, and passive Anthy, the series examines the constrictions both men and women face via traditional gender roles, with an eye towards gender fluidity that remains radical today.
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The series centers on Cha Myung-jo, a meek worker at a company producing imitation character stickers who, despite nominally heading his household, lives in the shadow of his far more capable wife.
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Teoscar Hernández was back from a hamstring injury, and a little bit humble.
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America's favorite investment has changed over time In 2008, as the Great Recession descended, Americans picked the humble savings account (and the certificate of deposit) as their favorite long-term investment in Gallup polls.
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In a high-debt environment, even a modest increase in interest rates can add a significant fiscal burden.
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This sentiment stems from accelerating inflation, a cooling labor market, modest productivity gains, and AI's unfulfilled promise of broad wage increases.
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“Unassuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unassuming. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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