unassuming

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The definition of unassuming is someone or something who is modest and relaxed.

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An example of something unassuming is a friendly small town.

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See unassuming in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

not assuming, pretentious, or forward; modest; retiring

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See unassuming in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Exhibiting no pretensions, boastfulness, or ostentation; modest.

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  • unˌas·sumˈing·ly adverb

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