unassuming C2 Topic:Register & Style US /ʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/ See IPA manual Freq #41733 Meanings 1 adj not arrogant or presuming The hobbyist was unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of their work. 2 adj Modest and having no pretensions or ostentation. Various bridges were required, including a lofty one at Brantham, but money was saved by providing unassuming structures at the three intermediate stations. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adj · not arrogant or presuming retiring Etymology From un- + assuming. Topics Register & Style External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # unassuming **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** adj **IPA (US):** /ʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/ **Frequency rank:** 41733 ## Meanings 1. not arrogant or presuming 2. Modest and having no pretensions or ostentation. ## Examples - The hobbyist was unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of their work. - Various bridges were required, including a lofty one at Brantham, but money was saved by providing unassuming structures at the three intermediate stations. ## Synonyms - retiring ## Etymology From un- + assuming. ## Topics - Register & Style markdown