UNASSUMING

retiring, unassuming

(adjective) not arrogant or presuming; “unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of his work”; “a shy retiring girl”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

unassuming (comparative more unassuming, superlative most unassuming)

modest and having no pretensions or ostentation

Source: Wiktionary


Un`as*sum"ing, a.

Definition: Not assuming; not bold or forward; not arrogant or presuming; humble; modest; retiring; as, an unassuming youth; unassuming manners.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

16 January 2025

BOOK

(noun) a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made; “they run things by the book around here”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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