unpretending

adjective

ˌən-pri-ˈten-diŋ How to pronounce unpretending (audio)
Definition of unpretendingnext
as in genuine
free from any intent to deceive or impress others an unpretending manner that makes her quite a winning performer

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpretending
  1. genuine
  2. unaffected
  3. simple
  4. honest
  5. true
  6. innocent
  7. unpretentious
  8. sincere
Adjective
  • The case that American leadership in this technology carries a genuine security dimension has never looked stupid to me.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • To make Chinese legal institutions more appealing, Beijing would need to grant them genuine autonomy rather than merely expecting professionalism in routine cases.
    — Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of genuine
Adjective
  • But millions of pounds unrefrigerated food, mostly meat and seafood, remain in the western freezer, which was unaffected by the blaze.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Owners who generated their seed with at least 50 private dice rolls, or who used a strong passphrase, were unaffected.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of unaffected
Adjective
  • Abernathy Greenway Park walk with Trees Atlanta Take a walk through the park with a Trees Atlanta docent, who will teach simple tricks for telling trees apart and share stories about why trees are important and how to protect them.
    — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Oldest Person in the World takes an ostensibly simple premise and explores its deeper resonance.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of simple
Adjective
  • And the honest inventory is longer than most executives think.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • His honest songwriting — and lack of fear around making a song sound a little darker or more dangerous than what we’re used to hearing on country radio — is what sets him apart.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • Instead, the shoreline is made up of rocky outcroppings, making the pools—and the views—the true focal point.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Thankfully for Chad Gable, his loss came in the match of the year in 2026, and this led to a babyface redemption tour with Chad Gable playing his true self as opposed to a heel luchador.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of true
Adjective
  • The girl was described as an innocent bystander who was not involved in the confrontation that led to the shooting.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026
  • But after endearing us to this eager and innocent narrator, Saunders blindsides us.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of innocent
Adjective
  • Clad in a sleeveless bright green dress, Anderson, 57, radiates an ageless grace, undeniably sophisticated yet unpretentious in her demeanor.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The downtown store regularly hosts Japanese tailors for trunk shows, and its unpretentious staff warmly guides customers through suits from a house line made by Ring Jacket.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of unpretentious
Adjective
  • There’s some sincere worry driving these ethics reform campaigns, and a real desire to make Congress incorruptible.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
  • Start with one bold expression, keep it sincere, and let joy give your courage a cleaner direction.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
Definition of sincere
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“Unpretending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpretending. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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