unassuming
pronunciation
How to pronounce unassuming in British English:
UK [ˌʌnəˈsju:mɪŋ]
How to pronounce unassuming in American English:
US [ˌʌnəˈsumɪŋ]
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- Adjective:
- not arrogant or presuming
Word Origin
- unassuming (adj.)
- "unpretentious, modest," 1726, from un- (1) "not" + present participle of assume (v.). Related: Unassumingly.
Example
- 1. Unassuming , good listeners usually adopt the starfish position - on the back with outstretched arms and legs .
- 2. And yet , this unassuming creature might be the catalyst for the next technological revolution .
- 3. Mr blankfein , a postman 's son from the bronx , is considered more unassuming than mr paulson-indeed he was rejected on his first application to the bank . But no one doubts his abilities .
- 4. Why is it as surprising to find an unassuming and likable fellow among them as to find a greek without fleas ?
- 5. Only then will it be clear what a previously unassuming technocrat with modernising ideas can do to transform his country .