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Unassuming: meaning, definitions and examples

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unassuming

 

[ หŒสŒnษ™หˆsjuหmษชล‹ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

personality trait

Not pretentious or arrogant; modest and humble in behavior or appearance.

Synonyms

down-to-earth, humble, modest, unpretentious.

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Word Description / Examples
unassuming

When describing a person who does not seek attention and prefers to stay in the background even if they have achieved a lot.

  • Despite his many achievements, he remained unassuming and shied away from the spotlight
modest

When describing someone who doesnโ€™t brag about their achievements or abilities, and may also imply they dress or behave in a way that is not meant to attract attention.

  • Her modest attitude made her well-liked by her peers
humble

When talking about someone who recognizes their own limitations and does not boast about their achievements.

  • Even after winning the award, he was remarkably humble, giving credit to his team
unpretentious

When referring to someone or something that is simple and does not try to appear more important or special than it really is.

  • The restaurant's unpretentious vibe made it a favorite among locals
down-to-earth

When referring to someone who is practical, realistic, and has a straightforward attitude, often implying they are easy to get along with.

  • She was very down-to-earth, always ready to offer practical advice

Examples of usage

  • She was known for her unassuming nature, always putting others before herself.
  • Despite his success, he remained unassuming and approachable.
  • Her unassuming demeanor often caused her to be overlooked in social situations.

Translations

Translations of the word "unassuming" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น modesto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฎเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bescheiden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rendah hati

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบั€ะพะผะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skromny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽงใˆ็›ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท modeste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ modesto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mรผtevazฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒธ์†ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชูˆุงุถุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skromnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skromnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐฆ่™š

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skromen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlรฉdrรฆgur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐะฟะฐะนั‹ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™mkinli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ modesto

Etymology

The word 'unassuming' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'assume', which comes from the Latin 'assumere' meaning 'to take up'. The concept of being unassuming has been valued in various cultures throughout history, often associated with virtues such as humility and modesty.

See also: assume, assumed, assumption, unassumingly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,090, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.