unassuming
/ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/
un · as · sum · ing
ˌʌn · ə · ˈsjuːm · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. modest; not pretentious
Significado en Español
modesto, sin pretensiones
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khiêm tốn, giản dị
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “unassuming”:
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A
arrogant
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B
boastful
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C
modest
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D
pretentious
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C — modest.
“unassuming” means adj. modest; not pretentious
Common questions about “unassuming”
What does “unassuming” mean?
unassuming — adj. modest; not pretentious. In Chinese: 谦逊的，不装腔作势的.
How do you pronounce “unassuming”?
unassuming is pronounced /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/. It breaks into 4 syllables: un · as · sum · ing.
Is “unassuming” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. unassuming appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
