unassuming

Example Sentences

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Nature recovery officer Naomi Walker, said: "These strips of trees and grass verges might look unassuming, but they can be home to a wide variety of plant species and biodiversity powerhouses if managed correctly."

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Altman's unassuming, friendly demeanor contrasted sharply with Musk's abrasive style, but they shared an entrepreneurial spirit and a penchant for risk-taking.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Tim Cook may not have had the same flash as Steve Jobs, but he wielded an unassuming superpower that helped grow Apple into a $4 trillion juggernaut.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Sponsors’ largess in turn is transforming hobby clubs from the cozy and unassuming groups of generations past into more polished and entrepreneurial organizations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

He was short and unassuming, about five foot six and 150 pounds, and he lived at 1157 Wheeler, on the second floor of one of the street’s narrow apartment houses.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell