unassuming

Example Sentences

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It’s unassuming at first due to its sheer simplicity.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

And in unassuming buildings scattered across Los Angeles, a reiterative imagining of community theater would continue, one Thursday night at a time.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Those who have worked under both Viana and Begiristain speak of similarities between them: they are unassuming in their demeanour but diligent and structured in the way they operate.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

In addition to a steady stream of sellers, the machine also drew the attention of bystanders who gawked at the large sums of money changing hands at the unassuming corner of the mall.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

And then there were the Biden grandkids, five altogether, all of them as outgoing and unassuming as Joe and Jill themselves.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama