un·pre·ten·tious
ˌən-pri-ˈten(t)-shəs 
: free from ostentation, elegance, or affectation : modest
unpretentious homes
an unpretentious celebrity
unpretentiously
adverb
unpretentiousness
noun
un·pretentiousness
"+
: the quality or state of being unpretentious
Examples of unpretentious in a Sentence
Adjective
a casual and unpretentious restaurant
a simple and unpretentious account about growing up in the rural South
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Scott Bauer, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
The Mount Royal Hotel, smack dab in the center of town, is a perfect example—its simple and unpretentious rooms are steps away from restaurants, bars, and hiking and biking trails.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
From the very first shots, we are taken in by an unpretentious filmmaker completely clear in his intention, someone who trusts both himself and us.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Apart from the natural beauty of the five-star resort, there’s a refreshing, unpretentious anything-goes-itinerary-wise vibe.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Adjective
Your dazzling brilliance and unpretentious decency.
—Scott Bauer, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
The Mount Royal Hotel, smack dab in the center of town, is a perfect example—its simple and unpretentious rooms are steps away from restaurants, bars, and hiking and biking trails.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
From the very first shots, we are taken in by an unpretentious filmmaker completely clear in his intention, someone who trusts both himself and us.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Apart from the natural beauty of the five-star resort, there’s a refreshing, unpretentious anything-goes-itinerary-wise vibe.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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“Unpretentious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpretentious. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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unpretentious
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un·pre·ten·tious
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unpretentiously
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