Definition of unassuming in English: unassuming
adjective Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
‘he was an unassuming and kindly man’
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‘Jimmy had another bestseller on his list and such an unassuming and modest person deserved it.’ ‘He was not a tall man nor heavily muscled, and his clothes were simple and unassuming.’ ‘Despite his many achievements he remained humble and unassuming with a good sense of humour.’ ‘He was a shy child and a modest, unassuming man who valued friendships.’ ‘This unassuming film has reservoirs of riches that have transfixed me three times now.’ ‘As for Ken Morrison, I have twice fleetingly met him and found him to be a modest and unassuming person.’ ‘A gentle, unassuming film, Marion Bridge will likely surprise many viewers.’ ‘By producing his autobiography, modest, unassuming Tom hopes he has scored a point.’ ‘He was a quiet unassuming man with simple tastes and was dedicated to his greyhounds and track.’ ‘Known for his humble and unassuming style he often wears his customary hooded brown robe and sandals.’ ‘Her modest and unassuming manner is admirable and in a way is one of the reasons why the volunteers go out of their way to help.’ ‘In his modest, unassuming way, he prefers to let his students do the talking for him.’ ‘I have to say that he was a thoroughly nice bloke, genuinely modest and unassuming.’ ‘The invitation to the occasion is so unassuming, giving it a personal touch.’ ‘A humble and unassuming man, he might have been embarrassed by his obituary accolades.’ ‘He is an unassuming man, devoid of arrogance, a few years too old to be called a prodigy.’ ‘A quiet and unassuming man his untimely death was occasioned by much sadness.’ ‘Filmmakers that have done that in the past in a very unassuming and humble way inspire me the most.’ ‘His presence is always so welcome and especially his warm, genuine and unassuming manner.’ ‘She was modest and unassuming and an eloquent speaker on social and literary matters.’ Synonyms
modest , self-effacing, humble, meek, mild, retiring, demure, restrained, reserved, withdrawn, reticent, diffident, shy, bashful, timid, timorous, shrinking, unconfident, insecure, unassertive
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