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Definition of unassuming

unassuming

/ˌʌn.əˈsuː.mɪŋ/
un · as · sum · ing
Adverb:unassumingly
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• adjective

1

Not pretentious or arrogant; modest and humble in manner or attitude.

Example

"Despite winning two Nobel Prizes, the scientist remained remarkably unassuming and approachable."

2

Simple, plain, and not attracting special attention (of a place, building, or object).

Example

"Some of the city's finest culinary dishes are served inside an unassuming brick building on a quiet side street."

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• Rhymes for unassuming

• Nearby Words

unassisted
unassistedly
unassociated
unassuming
unassumingly
unassumingness
unathletic

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 18th century, the word combines the negative prefix 'un-' with the present participle of 'assume' (from Latin 'assumere', meaning 'to take to oneself' or 'arrogate'). It originally described someone who does not claim undue importance or superiority.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unassuming. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unassuming
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