unassuming
adjective
un·as·sum·ing
ˌən-ə-ˈsü-miŋ 
: not assuming : modest
an unassuming librarian
an unassuming manner
an unassuming neighborhood
unassumingness
noun
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He's just an unassuming guy.
They lived in an unassuming home.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
These hard-working, over-the-counter options may come in humble tubes, tiny tinctures, and unassuming stickers, but don’t be fooled, because the lowly acne products deliver high concentrations of ingredients that outlast the effects of rinse-off cleansers.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
But now the principally French pastries are finding competition from an unassuming Italian staple: focaccia.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024
There’s something about a dishwasher that stirs up controversies and conundrums, which is intriguing for such an unassuming kitchen appliance.
—Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Unassuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unassuming. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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unassuming
adjective
un·as·sum·ing
ˌən-ə-ˈsü-miŋ
: not pretentious : modest
an unassuming manner
an unassuming neighborhood
unassumingly
adverb
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