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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Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
The stylish but unpretentious haunt was a 2023 James Beard Award semifinalist in the Outstanding Hospitality category.
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
Jumby Bay Island in Antigua is refined yet relaxed, chic yet unpretentious.
—Maria Diego, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
The Vibe Sanders is chic and buzzy — yet relaxed and unpretentious.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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“Unpretentious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpretentious. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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unpretentious
adjective
un·pre·ten·tious
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unpretentiously
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