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Grammar : Adj
Spell : uhn-uh-soo-ming
Phonetic Transcription : ˌʌn əˈsu mɪŋ



Definition of unassuming

Origin :
  • "unpretentious," 1726, from un- (1) "not" + infinitive of assume.
  • adj shy
Example sentences :
  • His manner is affable and unassuming, and his disposition kindly.
  • Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin
  • The uniform of these riders of the western plains was unassuming.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • He is sincere, and he is unassuming, a good friend, and a tolerant enemy.
  • Extract from : « Mixed Faces » by Roy Norton
  • I believe they are always natural, and unassuming, and sincere.
  • Extract from : « Mixed Faces » by Roy Norton
  • Mrs de Barral was an equable, unassuming woman, at that time.
  • Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad
  • His voice so sincere, his manner so unassuming, softened her strained mood.
  • Extract from : « They of the High Trails » by Hamlin Garland
  • In the character of an unassuming Dane whose conduct was most correct, they let him be.
  • Extract from : « 'Twixt Land & Sea » by Joseph Conrad
  • What I like about the Irish is that they are so modest and unassuming.
  • Extract from : « The New Pun Book » by Thomas A. Brown and Thomas Joseph Carey
  • He was a brave soldier and a modest, unassuming gentleman as well.
  • Extract from : « The Story of a Cannoneer Under Stonewall Jackson » by Edward A. Moore
  • Nothing could be more simple and unassuming than their appearance.
  • Extract from : « The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. » by Washington Irving

Synonyms for unassuming

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