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unassuming

adjective/ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

B2CEFR level
40/100Rarity: uncommon
NeutralRegister

Modest and unpretentious, not seeking to draw attention to oneself.

Despite her fame, she remained an unassuming woman who cooked her own supper.

Similar: modest, self-effacing, humble

Origin: From un- 'not' + assuming, from Latin assumere 'to take up'.

Topic: modesty in General English

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