unpretentious
adjective
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
Examples of unpretentious in a Sentence
a casual and unpretentious restaurant
a simple and unpretentious account about growing up in the rural South
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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
Hotel La Palma operates Mare by Casa Tua at Marina Piccola, but Strong likes the family setting and unpretentious service at Bagni Tiberio, a short distance from Marina Grande.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Barrel Proof in Germantown is the rare combination of world-class and unpretentious, a neighborhood bar with over 300 bottles, roughly 80 percent of them whiskey, with a particular focus on Tennessee labels.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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“Unpretentious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpretentious. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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unpretentious
adjective
un·pre·ten·tious
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unpretentiously
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