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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The couple kept the festivities unpretentious and focused on love, family and the beauty of their surroundings.
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Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
In today’s world, the Jeep remains an authentic and unpretentious outlier.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
The restaurant feels cozy and unpretentious, while the food is colorful and bright – some dishes are even served with edible flowers on top.
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Ginger’s drinks are impeccably crafted, unpretentious, and uniquely Dallas.
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Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
In today’s world, the Jeep remains an authentic and unpretentious outlier.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
The restaurant feels cozy and unpretentious, while the food is colorful and bright – some dishes are even served with edible flowers on top.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Ginger’s drinks are impeccably crafted, unpretentious, and uniquely Dallas.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unpretentious
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“Unpretentious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpretentious. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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unpretentious
adjective
un·pre·ten·tious
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unpretentiously
adverb
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