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unassuming

unas·su·ming

UK/ʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/ US/ʌnəˈsuːmɪŋ/ rare

adjective

1.

not arrogant or presuming

  • “unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of his work”
  • “a shy retiring girl”
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Origin

From un- + assuming.

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