unassuming

C2 Topic:Register & Style
US /ʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/
adj Freq #41733

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    not arrogant or presuming

    The hobbyist was unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of their work.

  2. 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.

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