Unassumingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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unassumingly
[ ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋli ]
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.
without any sense of superiority
Unassumingly can also mean without any sense of superiority, without acting as if one is better than others.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.