Learn English – word request: antonym of try-hard, who does not try to impress

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What is a good word to use as an antonym of 'try-hard'? Somebody who does not try to appear highly in another's eyes.

A word close to indifferent,aloof, detached…

Best Answer

You can use "unpretentious" also.

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Merriam-Webster*:

not having or showing the unpleasant quality of people who want to be regarded as more impressive, successful, or important than they really are : not pretentious

Vocabulary.com*:

The adjective unpretentious is perfect for describing someone you know who's modest and natural and never tries to impress other people.

Note: There is also unostentatious which is very similar with unpretentious.

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