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unflashy

American  
[uhn-flash-ee] / ˌʌnˈflæʃ i /

adjective

  1. not flashy, slick, gaudy, etc.; not drawing or seeking to draw attention; unobtrusive, simple, or low-key.


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Leonard was unflashy on the court and tight-lipped off of it.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 20, 2025

Torres exudes the unflashy fortitude of a woman unable and unwilling to surrender to despair as the days and weeks go by.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 17, 2025

"Ethel has been a force for change in her quiet, unflashy, unstoppable way," Obama said at the ceremony.

From Salon Oct. 10, 2024

Staying true to his unflashy reputation, Nix said he didn’t have any big purchases in mind to celebrate his new riches.

From Seattle Times May 11, 2024

Those around Rishi Sunak think his unflashy competence, as they see it, is exactly what people want after what went before.

From BBC May 15, 2023

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