unassuming

adjective
UK: /ˌʌn.əˈsjuː.mɪŋ/
US: /ˌʌn.əˈsuː.mɪŋ/

  1. Not wanting attention or praise; modest.

    1. He was an unassuming man who avoided the spotlight.
    2. Despite his success, he remained an unassuming person, never seeking recognition.

  2. Presenting no pretensions, not showy or ostentatious; simple and plain.

    1. The restaurant had an unassuming exterior, but the food was excellent.
    2. Their house was quite unassuming, a small cottage hidden from the main road.

Synonyms

humble simple unpretentious plain modest

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unassuming" in English means: Not wanting attention or praise; modest., Presenting no pretensions, not showy or ostentatious; simple and plain..

The phonetic transcription of "unassuming" is /ˌʌn.əˈsjuː.mɪŋ/ in British English and /ˌʌn.əˈsuː.mɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unassuming": humble, simple, unpretentious, plain, modest.

Example usage of "unassuming": "He was an unassuming man who avoided the spotlight.". More examples on the page.