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| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : uhn-uh-soo-ming |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌʌn əˈsu mɪŋ |
Definition of unassuming
Origin :- "unpretentious," 1726, from un- (1) "not" + infinitive of assume.
- adj shy
- His manner is affable and unassuming, and his disposition kindly.
- Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin
- The uniform of these riders of the western plains was unassuming.
- Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
- He is sincere, and he is unassuming, a good friend, and a tolerant enemy.
- Extract from : « Mixed Faces » by Roy Norton
- I believe they are always natural, and unassuming, and sincere.
- Extract from : « Mixed Faces » by Roy Norton
- Mrs de Barral was an equable, unassuming woman, at that time.
- Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad
- His voice so sincere, his manner so unassuming, softened her strained mood.
- Extract from : « They of the High Trails » by Hamlin Garland
- In the character of an unassuming Dane whose conduct was most correct, they let him be.
- Extract from : « 'Twixt Land & Sea » by Joseph Conrad
- What I like about the Irish is that they are so modest and unassuming.
- Extract from : « The New Pun Book » by Thomas A. Brown and Thomas Joseph Carey
- He was a brave soldier and a modest, unassuming gentleman as well.
- Extract from : « The Story of a Cannoneer Under Stonewall Jackson » by Edward A. Moore
- Nothing could be more simple and unassuming than their appearance.
- Extract from : « The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. » by Washington Irving
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