unpretentious

adjective

un·pre·ten·tious ˌən-pri-ˈten(t)-shəs

Synonyms of unpretentious next

: free from ostentation, elegance, or affectation : modest

unpretentious homes

an unpretentious celebrity

unpretentiously adverb

unpretentiousness noun

Example Sentences

a casual and unpretentious restaurant a simple and unpretentious account about growing up in the rural South

Recent Examples on the Web The no-frills resort is decidedly unpretentious — and that's exactly what devotees love about it. —

Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2023 The little red building lasted for decades and was either unpretentious or dilapidated, depending on your perspective. —

David Reamer | Alaska History, Anchorage Daily News, 14 May 2023 Simple, square, and powered by a pint-size engine, the original Panda—like those that followed it—was unpretentious and practical. —

Brendan Mcaleer, Car and Driver, 19 Mar. 2023 Above from left: The mixture is spread inside a crusty Amoroso Philly roll; the finished product is unpretentious and undeniably satisfying. —

Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2023 The effect is unpretentious and unrefined in the best way — privacy and pleasure, without pretense. —

Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Feb. 2023 Each cabin is unpretentious and basic, with no cell reception and minimal amenities. —

David Gladish, Outside Online, 31 Jan. 2023 The Bear’s heart-on-the-sleeve performances—including by Ayo Edebiri as the hero’s promising protégée and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as his stubbornly unpretentious right-hand man—had fans bellowing restaurant lingo at each other all summer. —

Noel Murray, Chron, 12 Dec. 2022 A lot of wine in Kunság is unpretentious, but the level of ambition is increasing. —

Per And Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 24 June 2022 See More

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