word
Unassuming
Uh-nuh-SOO-mihng
/ˌʌnʌˈsuːmɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
unassuming
Dictionary meaning
Not arrogant or presuming.
Examples
- The hobbyist was unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of their work.
Synonyms: retiring
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