unassuming
UK/'ʌnә'sju:miŋ/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Modest and not drawing attention to oneself; without pretension or arrogance.
谦逊的，不装腔作势的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedunnot, reversal
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Common Collocations
- 1.unassuming manner谦逊的举止
- 2.quiet and unassuming安静低调
- 3.unassuming nature谦和的性格
- 4.[unassuming presence]不张扬的气质
Example Sentences
- 1.
Despite his enormous wealth, he remained unassuming and treated everyone with respect.
- 2.
The unassuming professor turned out to be one of the world's leading experts.
- 3.
She has an unassuming manner that makes people feel instantly at ease.