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“unassuming” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊnʃaɪ̯nbaːɐ̯/

Example

Das unscheinbare Haus liegt in der Nebenstraße.

The unassuming house is on a side street.

Illustration for unscheinbar (unassuming)

How to say “unassuming” in German

“Unassuming” in German is unscheinbar.

A modest house blends into a side street and passes without a second glance.

Full entry for unscheinbar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with unscheinbar

Trotz der unscheinbaren Kleidung fiel sie durch ihre Kompetenz auf.

Despite her unassuming clothing, she stood out for her competence.

Tips for using unscheinbar

  • Scheinbar means 'apparently' or 'seemingly', whereas unscheinbar means inconspicuous, so the two forms are not interchangeable.

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