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
  • Al Jazeera gave the region a genuine public sphere and spared its funder.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • However, that kind of genuine care isn’t a skill that can be trained.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Definition of genuine
Adjective
  • The idea is that airport security operations can remain unaffected by funding lapses and government shutdowns, while still maintaining strict federal oversight and regulations.
    — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
  • These tides are predicted to be lower than those in June, and the Weather Service estimates that areas not impacted in June can expect to be unaffected over the next week as well.
    — Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of unaffected
Adjective
  • With the bulge-bracket firms the clear winners, choosing a VC has become simpler.
    — Robert Frank, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • The original historic rooms feature heavy drapery, regal-looking bed frames, and simple baths.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
Definition of simple
Adjective
  • That is also where the design's costs sit, and an honest account keeps them in view.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Amodei’s assessment of the dangers may be right or wrong, but an ad that grapples with those risks is arguably more honest than previous campaigns that present Claude as a tool for tinkerers and problem solvers.
    — Harry Booth, Time, 17 July 2026
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • The same may be true for military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial drivers or others who are subject to strict workplace drug-testing programs.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 July 2026
  • This is the true bureaucracy standing in the way of housing that families can afford — not federal programs or subsidies helping those very families stay housed.
    — Jake Day, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2026
Definition of true
Adjective
  • Instead, Judith completes the task on her own terms, terrorizing Sam and innocent skiers in her wake.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • The investigator, Dan Myers, met with Clapper and came away with the impression that Clapper believed Broadwater was innocent of the crime and Weakfall was guilty.
    — ProPublica, ProPublica, 14 July 2026
Definition of innocent
Adjective
  • With its winning trifecta of sandy beaches, boutique hotels, and unpretentious tavernas, the Greek island of Milos seduces couples, water lovers, and gastronomes alike.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
  • Haaland opts for unpretentious social media output, too, through Snapchat and Instagram.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of unpretentious
Adjective
  • Levelheaded and sincere in a show-business world of crazy egos.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2026
  • But the song is sweet and sincere without being twee, and just as in every scenario that could go either way, we are denied the comedic pressure valve that might release a little of the squirm.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 7 July 2026
Definition of sincere
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“Unpretending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpretending. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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