unassumingness

noun

Definition of unassumingnessnext
as in unpretentiousness

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  1. humility
  2. modesty
  3. sincerity
Noun
  • This leads to a heartfelt exploration of ego, humility, and legacy.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Directed by Kim Chang-ju, the film is a comedy about a Korean archery champion who has to learn some humility when a plane crash lands him in the South American jungle and puts him among tribesmen with better bow and arrow skills.
    Patrick Frater, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of humility
Noun
  • Its materials confer a certain modesty that is befitting of its religious function and, in a sense, typical of the architect.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 18 July 2024
  • The Big Year captures Martin in kinder-gentler mode, but the film’s overall modesty keeps him from really registering.
    Will Leitch, Vulture, 29 Mar. 2024
Definition of modesty
Noun
  • Next, Dwight and his hulking bodyguard, Bigfoot, show up at Thresher’s weed farm itself, slinging accusations, which Thresher denies with apparent sincerity.
    Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Generously candid, his humor is rivaled only by his sincerity.
    Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of sincerity
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