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unassuming

[uhn-uh-soo-ming] / ˌʌn əˈsu mɪŋ /


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Like his bosses—Jain and Berkshire’s new CEO, Greg Abel—Shamieh cuts an unassuming and composed figure.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

She delivers this line with both humor and a remarkably unassuming depth, a weight that suggests her character has far more on her mind than just shoplifting.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

On Thursday, his administration unveiled plans to transform one of the capital’s unassuming municipal golf courses into a luxe, 18-hole expanse that could someday host major tournaments.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Now, those who crossed paths with him are struggling to square the accusations against him with the man they knew as an unassuming student, gamer and teacher.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Reverend Scott was a modest, unassuming man, but Dlamini was a bit hard to take.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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