Unassuming

Pronunciation: /ʌnəˈsumɪŋ/

Definitions of unassuming

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'unassuming' describes someone who is modest or unpretentious

Example Sentences

A1 She was an unassuming girl who never sought attention.

A2 The shopkeeper was an unassuming man with a kind smile.

B1 Despite his wealth, he lived in a small, unassuming house.

B2 The unassuming professor surprised everyone with his groundbreaking research.

C1 Her unassuming demeanor belied her incredible intelligence.

C2 The CEO, though unassuming in appearance, commanded respect in the boardroom.

Examples of unassuming in a Sentence

formal The professor was an unassuming figure in the academic world, despite his groundbreaking research.

informal She may seem unassuming at first, but don't underestimate her intelligence.

slang I love how unassuming he is, just chilling and not trying to impress anyone.

figurative The small flower may seem unassuming, but it holds the power to brighten up the entire garden.

Grammatical Forms of unassuming

• past tense: unassumed
• plural: unassuming
• comparative: more unassuming
• superlative: most unassuming
• present tense: unassumes
• future tense: will unassume
• perfect tense: has unassumed
• continuous tense: is unassuming
• singular: unassuming
• positive degree: unassuming
• infinitive: to unassume
• gerund: unassuming
• participle: unassuming

Origin and Evolution of unassuming

First Known Use: 1616 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'unassuming' originated from the Latin word 'assumere' which means 'to take up' or 'to claim'. The prefix 'un-' was added to negate the meaning, resulting in 'unassuming'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the early 17th century, 'unassuming' meant 'not pretentious' or 'modest'. Over time, the word has retained its original meaning while also taking on connotations of simplicity and humility.