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- [uhn-uh-soo-ming]
- /ˌʌn əˈsu mɪŋ/
- /ˌʌn.əˈsjuː.mɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-uh-soo-ming]
- /ˌʌn əˈsu mɪŋ/
Definitions of unassuming word
- adjective unassuming modest; unpretentious. 1
- adjective unassuming modest 1
- adjective unassuming If you describe a person or their behaviour as unassuming, you approve of them because they are quiet and do not try to appear important. 0
- adjective unassuming modest or unpretentious 0
- adjective unassuming not assuming, pretentious, or forward; modest; retiring 0
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Origin of unassuming
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1720-30; un-1 + assuming
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Parts of speech for Unassuming
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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unassuming popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unassuming
adj unassuming
- cast down — If someone is cast down by something, they are sad or worried because of it.
- demure — If you describe someone, usually a young woman, as demure, you mean they are quiet and rather shy, usually in a way that you like and find appealing, and behave very correctly.
- diffident — lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy.
- down home — of, relating to, or exhibiting the simple, familiar, or folksy qualities associated with one's family or with rural areas, especially of the southern U.S.: down-home cooking; down-home hospitality.
- down to earth — practical and realistic: a down-to-earth person.
noun unassuming
- discreetness — judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.
- economicalness — The quality of being economical.
adjective unassuming
- docile — easily managed or handled; tractable: a docile horse.
- forbearant — Forbearing.
- humble — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
- inelaborate — Not elaborate; crude; unfinished.
- longanimous — Long-suffering; patient; showing self-control and restraint.
Antonyms for unassuming
adj unassuming
- ambitious — Someone who is ambitious has a strong desire to be successful, rich, or powerful.
- assuming — You use assuming or assuming that when you are considering a possible situation or event, so that you can think about the consequences.
- ball of fire — a very lively person
- calculating — If you describe someone as calculating, you disapprove of the fact that they deliberately plan to get what they want, often by hurting or harming other people.
- come on strong — If someone comes on strong, they make their intentions or feelings clear in an excessive or aggressive way.
adjective unassuming
- egocentric — Thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others ; self-centered.
- flaunting — Present participle of flaunt.
- highhanded — Alternative spelling of high-handed.
- obsessive — being, pertaining to, or resembling an obsession: an obsessive fear of illness.
- overbalancing — Present participle of overbalance.
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