unassertive

adjective

un·as·ser·tive | \ ˌən-ə-ˈsər-tiv

Definition of unassertive

: not assertive : modest, shy

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My own thoughts have been along the line of weak, unassertive, super humble and timid. — Glenna Christensen, idahostatesman, "True meekness requires self-mastery and strength, and doesn't equate to weakness," 14 June 2018 Meryl Streep stars as Post owner Katherine Graham, an unassertive socialite who normally follows the journalistic lead of her editor Ben Bradlee (Tom Hanks, playing it too cute). — John Powers, Vogue, "The 7 Holiday Movies You Definitely Should Not Miss," 13 Dec. 2017

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unassertive

adjective

: not talking or behaving in a loud and confident way : not assertive