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How to pronounce unassuming in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms retiring
Derivation unassumingness


unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of his work.

Examples of unassuming

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That has made Edwards a bit of an unassuming beacon of communications frontiers.
From the kentucky.com
To many, the unassuming Griffin seems unremarkable but he has his little quirks.
From the brimbankweekly.com.au
The best tracks are a showcase for Bell's unassuming but respectful performance.
From the latimes.com
David is one of the most unassuming, down-to-earth people I think I've ever met.
From the cnn.com
It's an unassuming beauty that graciously takes back seat to affable enthusiasm.
From the chron.com
Light enough to be accompanied by a competent but unassuming Ontario Pinot Noir.
From the theatlantic.com
Leuven's an attractive town and the vibe is relaxed, unassuming and understated.
From the thisisbristol.co.uk
He was widely respected, much admired, and regarded as a modest, unassuming man.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The tour begins at Gaetano's, an unassuming Italian restaurant in the Highlands.
From the huffingtonpost.com
More examples
  • Retiring: not arrogant or presuming; "unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of his work"; "a shy retiring girl"
  • (unassumingly) in an unassuming manner; "she is unassumingly skeptical of her own work"
  • (unassumingness) sincerity: a quality of naturalness and simplicity; "the simple sincerity of folk songs"
  • Modest and having no pretensions or ostentation
  • Modest; unpretentious.