Where Does the Word Unassuming Come from?

"unpretentious, modest," 1726, from un- (1) "not" + present participle of assume (v.). Related: Unassumingly.

What does it mean to be called unassuming?

The word unassuming means modest, lacking in arrogance, pleasant, or polite. You'll find that some of the most unassuming people are actually the most interesting and powerful of all.

What does it mean to be quiet and unassuming?

Someone who is unassuming is quiet and shows no wish for attention or admiration: He was shy and unassuming and not at all how you expect an actor to be. Synonyms. bashful. coy (MODEST)