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unassuming

/ʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/ adjective C2
  1. Modest and having no pretensions or ostentation.
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“He is perfectly well-behaved, polite, and unassuming,” said her uncle.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 289 · B2
The introduction was followed up on his side by a happy readiness of conversation--a readiness at the same time perfectly correct and unassuming; and the whole party were still standing and talking together very agreeably, when the sound of horses drew their notice, and Darcy and Bingley were seen riding down the street.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 80 · B2
She was less handsome than her brother, but there was sense and good-humour in her face, and her manners were perfectly unassuming and gentle.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 292 · B2
“And with all this, how unassuming he is!
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 694 · C1

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