unassumingly
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/ˌʌnəˈsuːmɪŋli/
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/ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋli/
(unassuming)
modest and humble
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unassumingly' originates from the English word 'unassuming', where 'un-' is a prefix meaning 'not', and 'assuming' is derived from the Latin word 'assumere', meaning 'to take to oneself'.
Historical Evolution
'unassuming' changed from the Latin word 'assumere' and eventually became the modern English word 'unassuming'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'assumere' meant 'to take to oneself', but over time, 'unassuming' evolved to mean 'not pretentious or arrogant'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is modest and without pretensions.
She unassumingly accepted the award, giving credit to her team.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41