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unassuming
What does unassuming mean?
unassuming (adjective): modest and having no pretensions or ostentation.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use unassuming in a sentence?
- Unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of his work. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce unassuming?
/ˌʌnəˈsumɪŋ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does unassuming come from?
From un- + assuming.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of unassuming?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “unassuming” mean?
causing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive
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unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses
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far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
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modest and having no pretensions or ostentation
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Which word is closest in meaning to “unassuming”?
dominant
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handsome
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imperial
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retiring
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