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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Example Sentence
Despite his fame, he is very unassuming.
尽管很有名，他为人却非常谦逊。
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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
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Despite her great fame, she was quiet and ______, never bragging at all.
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A
boastful
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B
unassuming
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C
arrogant
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D
vain
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B — unassuming.
“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.
How do you use “unassuming” in a sentence?
Despite his fame, he is very unassuming. (尽管很有名，他为人却非常谦逊。)
What are synonyms for “unassuming”?
modest, humble, unpretentious — all close in meaning to unassuming (adj. modest; not pretentious).
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.
