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   unpretentious

   /ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/

   adjective

   • 1. not attempting to impress others with an appearance of greater importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed: "a friendly and unpretentious hotel" Similar unaffectedmodestunassumingwithout airsnaturalstraightforwardopenhonestsincerefrankingenuousartlessguilelesshonest-to-goodnessOpposite pretentious
   • ▪ (of a place) pleasantly simple and functional; modest. Similar simpleplainmodestordinaryhumbleunostentatiousunshowyrestrainedunfussyunimposinghomelyunsophisticatedunspoiledOpposite pretentiousshowy

   Derivatives

   • 1. unpretentiously adverb
   • 2. unpretentiousness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUNPRETENTIOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Unpretentious means simple and sincere, not trying to impress or show off. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, antonyms, and sentences from the Cambridge English Corpus.

   • English (US)

     the straight and narrow idiom. transparency. upright. See...

   • Znaczenie Unpretentious, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     UNPRETENTIOUS definicja: 1. simple and/or sincere; not...

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     UNPRETENTIOUS translate: 不矫饰的;低调的，不张扬的. Learn more in the...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › unpretentiousUnpretentious Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Unpretentious means free from ostentation, elegance, or affectation : modest. See synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related entries for unpretentious.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUNPRETENTIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Unpretentious means simple and modest, rather than sophisticated or luxurious. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences, synonyms, and word origin.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryUNPRETENTIOUS definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Unpretentious means simple and sincere, not trying to impress or show off. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, antonyms, and sentences from various sources.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › unpretentiousUnpretentious - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   The adjective unpretentious is perfect for describing someone you know who's modest and natural and never tries to impress other people. Pretentious comes from the Latin word meaning "pretend," prætensus, so when you're unpretentious, you see no reason to pretend.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › unpretentiousunpretentious adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   not trying to appear more special, intelligent, important, etc. than you really are/it really is. He was a friendly and unpretentious man. His family are unpretentious country folk. The hotel is modern and unpretentious.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › unpretentiousUNPRETENTIOUS Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Unpretentious means not making claim to distinction or importance undeservedly. It is often used to describe someone or something that is modest, plain, or humble. See the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word in sentences.