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Unassumingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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unassumingly

 

[ ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a modest or unobtrusive manner

Unassumingly means in a modest or unobtrusive manner, without drawing attention to oneself. It is the opposite of being showy or boastful.

Synonyms

modestly, unobtrusively, unpretentiously

Examples of usage

  • He quietly and unassumingly went about his work, never seeking praise.
  • She unassumingly offered to help without expecting anything in return.
Context #2 | Adverb

without any sense of superiority

Unassumingly can also mean without any sense of superiority, without acting as if one is better than others.

Synonyms

humbly, unpretentiously

Examples of usage

  • Despite his wealth, he always behaves unassumingly and treats everyone with respect.

Translations

Translations of the word "unassumingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 modestamente

🇮🇳 साधारणता से

🇩🇪 unaufdringlich

🇮🇩 dengan rendah hati

🇺🇦 непомітно

🇵🇱 skromnie

🇯🇵 控えめに (ひかえめに)

🇫🇷 modestement

🇪🇸 modestamente

🇹🇷 mütevazı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 겸손하게

🇸🇦 بتواضع

🇨🇿 skromně

🇸🇰 skromne

🇨🇳 谦虚地 (qiānxū de)

🇸🇮 skromno

🇮🇸 hógværlega

🇰🇿 қарапайым түрде

🇬🇪 გულწრფელად

🇦🇿 təvazökarcasına

🇲🇽 modestamente

Etymology

The word 'unassumingly' is derived from the word 'unassuming,' which dates back to the late 18th century. The prefix 'un-' signifies negation, while 'assuming' comes from the verb 'assume,' meaning to take on a particular quality or appearance. Thus, 'unassuming' originally meant not assuming or taking on airs or pretensions. Over time, the adverb 'unassumingly' evolved to describe actions or behaviors done in a modest, unpretentious manner.

See also: assume, assumed, assumption, unassuming.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,436, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.