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   Un·as·sum·ing

   /ˌənəˈso͞omiNG/

   

   adjective

   • 1. not pretentious or arrogant; modest: "he was an unassuming and kindly man"

   Derivatives

   • 1. unassumingly adverb
   • 2. unassumingness noun

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   What is the meaning of unassuming?

   • These are words and phrases related to unassuming. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of unassuming. Despite his wealth and position, he has an unassuming personality. If there is no reasoning with someone, it is impossible to persuade that person to change their opinions or actions.

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   What is an example of an unassuming person?

   • Further usage examples of unassuming 1. The unassuming car proved to be a real powerhouse on the road. 2. He had an unassuming presence but was a skilled negotiator. 3. The unassuming shopkeeper turned out to be a master craftsman. 4. She was unassuming but had a fierce determination to succeed.

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   What makes a person unassuming?

   • Unassuming individuals tend to downplay their achievements or abilities and often go about their business without drawing unnecessary attention to themselves. Similarly, unassuming objects or things have a plain and understated appearance, without any flashy or ostentatious features.

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   unassuming. adjective. approving us / ˌʌn.əˈsuː.mɪŋ / uk / ˌʌn.əˈsjuː.mɪŋ / Add to word list. Someone who is unassuming is quiet and shows no wish for attention or admiration: He was shy and unassuming and not at all how you expect an actor to be. Synonyms. bashful. coy (MODEST) modest (QUIETLY SUCCESSFUL) approving. reserved (PERSON)

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   Unassuming definition: modest; unpretentious.. See examples of UNASSUMING used in a sentence.

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   adjective. uk / ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ / us. Add to word list. not wanting to be noticed: a shy, unassuming man. (Definition of unassuming from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of unassuming. in Chinese (Traditional) （人）不愛出風頭的，謙遜的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) （人）不爱出风头的，谦逊的… See more. in Spanish.

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   Definitions of 'unassuming' If you describe a person or their behaviour as unassuming , you approve of them because they are quiet and do not try to appear important. [ approval ] [...]

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   adjective. These are words and phrases related to unassuming. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of unassuming. Despite his wealth and position, he has an unassuming personality. Synonyms. modest. unpretentious. not vain. without airs. easygoing. unostentatious. natural. simple. plain. homely.

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   Definition of unassuming adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   So, 'unassuming' literally means 'not arrogating' or 'not taking to oneself,' emphasizing a lack of pretentiousness or arrogance. This term came to describe individuals who are modest and humble, lacking any outward display of self-importance or superiority.