unassuming

The word “unassuming” has 4 syllables: un-as-sum-ing

It's pronounced as /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for unassuming?

In the thesaurus, “unassuming” has 8 synonyms and 40 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for unassuming along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for unassuming

diffident
humble
meek
modest
quiet
self-effacing
unobtrusive
unpretentious

Antonyms for unassuming

aggressive
arrogant
assertive
audacious
bold
brash
brassy
brave
bumptious
cheeky
cocky
conceited
confident
egotistic
egotistical
flaunting
forward
haughty
high-and-mighty
high-handed
high-hat
highfalutin
huffy
immodest
imperious
impertinent
impudent
lordly
obtrusive
overweening
peremptory
pompous
presumptuous
pretentious
proud
saucy
supercilious
superior
uppish
uppity

Meanings of unassuming

adjective
1. Modest and having no pretensions or ostentation.

Example Sentences

Despite his wealth, he lived in a simple, unassuming house.
Her unassuming nature often led people to underestimate her abilities.
The unassuming man at the party turned out to be a famous author.
She wore an unassuming outfit to the interview, focusing on her qualifications instead.
The restaurant may look unassuming from the outside, but its food is extraordinary.

On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to unassuming, such as: aggressive, arrogant, assertive, audacious, bold, brash, brassy.

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