unpresuming

adjective
UK: /ˌʌnprɪˈzjuːmɪŋ/
US: /ˌʌnprɪˈzuːmɪŋ/

  1. Not arrogant or forward; modest.

    1. He is an unpresuming man.
    2. Despite his success, he remained an unpresuming and humble person.

  2. Not bold or assertive; shy.

    1. She was unpresuming and quiet.
    2. The unpresuming student rarely spoke up in class, preferring to listen intently.

  3. Having or showing a modest opinion of oneself and one's abilities.

    1. He had an unpresuming attitude.
    2. The scientist, despite her groundbreaking work, maintained an unpresuming demeanor.

Synonyms

meek self-effacing humble reserved unassuming shy modest

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unpresuming" in English means: Not arrogant or forward; modest., Not bold or assertive; shy., Having or showing a modest opinion of oneself and one's abilities..

The phonetic transcription of "unpresuming" is /ˌʌnprɪˈzjuːmɪŋ/ in British English and /ˌʌnprɪˈzuːmɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unpresuming": meek, self-effacing, humble, reserved, unassuming, shy, modest.

Example usage of "unpresuming": "He is an unpresuming man.". More examples on the page.