How do you use Unassuming in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like retiring or modest, plus the exact meaning.
Unassuming in a sentence
Unassuming meaning
Modest and having no pretensions or ostentation.
Using Unassuming
- The main meaning on this page is: Modest and having no pretensions or ostentation.
- Useful related words include: retiring, modest.
- In the example corpus, unassuming often appears in combinations such as: an unassuming, the unassuming, and unassuming.
Context around Unassuming
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.1 words
- Position in the sentence: 8 start, 7 middle, 5 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Unassuming
- In this selection, "unassuming" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 24.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, shy, poor, otherwise, man, corners and lacking stand out and add context to how "unassuming" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include away in unassuming corners and demure and unassuming way carved. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "unassuming" sits close to words such as akhtar, alford and ascertained, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with unassuming
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
A surprising standout was the unassuming homemade soda bread. (9 words)
Dubai, which is flashier and more freewheeling, has cameras tucked away in unassuming corners. (14 words)
Near Liberty Park, on a quiet street in Salt Lake City, sits an unassuming purple house. (16 words)
Lucy Boynton catches the eye in a polka dot minidress as she attends Chanel's Metiers D'Art show in Manchester The actress, 29, was among the stars who descended upon an unassuming street in Manchester on Thursday for Chanel's show. (42 words)
Go back and watch those early episodes and it’s hard to believe the Nadiya who appears there—shy, unassuming, lacking confidence—could blossom into one of the country’s most widely beloved and successful TV hosts. (37 words)
As pure imagery, the juxtaposition of a brightly colored parrot and his role in the story make for an interesting concept; something that appears so innocent and unassuming carries the weight of the world. (34 words)
Example sentences (20)
And yet, for such an unassuming man, his actions on the night of Abalu’s exodus—eschewing the Obanema’s directions to migrate to Ogiri—spurred some chatter.
Ash has caught and raised some large and powerful Pokémon over his many adventures, but there are some more unassuming Pokémon that have also impressive with their strength.
Bull kelp — while unassuming — is an essential fixture in the marine ecosystem up and down the West Coast.
Columbo and Charlie have a lot in common: unpolished and unassuming, they downplay their intelligence and ability as they close in on the suspect.
Despite her unassuming and innocent appearance, Takagi is a mischievous and highly intelligent girl who always manages to get the better of her best friend, Nishikata.
Dubai, which is flashier and more freewheeling, has cameras tucked away in unassuming corners.
Go back and watch those early episodes and it’s hard to believe the Nadiya who appears there—shy, unassuming, lacking confidence—could blossom into one of the country’s most widely beloved and successful TV hosts.
I think the unassuming nature of Goku, his disarming nature combined with his ability to be ready for whatever happens when his back is against the wall, is really inspiring.
Lucy Boynton catches the eye in a polka dot minidress as she attends Chanel's Metiers D'Art show in Manchester The actress, 29, was among the stars who descended upon an unassuming street in Manchester on Thursday for Chanel's show.
Near Liberty Park, on a quiet street in Salt Lake City, sits an unassuming purple house.
Now poor, unassuming City icon Zabaleta has been dragged into the mix after a clear error by the BBC.
Paclipan has, in his own gentle, demure, and unassuming way, carved out a niche that suits him and his art.
The theft of the Sisi Star is just a small part of “The Jewel Thief,” a movie more about the otherwise unassuming Blanchard’s knack for burglary.
The unassuming-looking accessory is the muse for the entire rose-themed calendar, which has 12 windows stuffed with delights, from massagers and beads to a crystal-decorated butt plug.
The unassuming, single-story home may not catch the eyes of many for 10 months of the year.
They were reserved and unassuming in their introductions, milling among themselves on the playground and during lunch.
Whether it’s ensuring the proper formulation of pharmaceuticals or accurately weighing agricultural produce, these unassuming devices keep the wheels of industry turning smoothly.
As pure imagery, the juxtaposition of a brightly colored parrot and his role in the story make for an interesting concept; something that appears so innocent and unassuming carries the weight of the world.
A surprising standout was the unassuming homemade soda bread.
Basically, he wasn't interested in a sport that turned his unassuming father - big like his boys - into a household name.
Common combinations with unassuming
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: