not wanting to draw attention to yourself or to your abilities or status synonym modest不爱出风头的;不爱炫耀的;谦逊的 He did some wonderful work in a quiet and unassuming way. 他一声不响、不事张扬地干了一些漂亮活儿。 He has won public affection for his unassuming style. 他以谦逊的风格赢得了公众的喜爱。