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
Her brief life unfolded in this unassuming community with a population of more than 70,000 and a sprawling lake at the center of town that is home to a lively water sports scene.
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ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Compact, reliable, and easy to use, a manual can opener is an unassuming tool that proves its worth when more modern tech fails.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
Dispensaries with unassuming names like Cookies could be mistaken for other types of businesses, like a bakery.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Chaos erupts when a bank robbery hits an otherwise unassuming town, exposing secrets the town's mayor (Winkler) and others have hidden from Ulysses.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Compact, reliable, and easy to use, a manual can opener is an unassuming tool that proves its worth when more modern tech fails.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
Dispensaries with unassuming names like Cookies could be mistaken for other types of businesses, like a bakery.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Chaos erupts when a bank robbery hits an otherwise unassuming town, exposing secrets the town's mayor (Winkler) and others have hidden from Ulysses.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unassuming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unassuming
Adjective
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That included a meek loss in Toronto, with Murray not participating on the second night of a back-to-back following a blowout loss at Detroit.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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The other, meek and mild-mannered.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Stribing was equal parts humble, low key and polite — not at all in keeping with the image of a diva wide receiver.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Purple, pink, and red are more exciting, but a humble green offers an escape from what sometimes seems like excitement that never ends.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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His modest production is a concern, but speed and athletic ability can’t be taught; technique can.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Early data suggests the policies are beginning to have an effect — with a modest decline in short-term rental listings in Athens reported in 2026, Travel and Tour World said.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Unassuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unassuming. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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