unpretentious

adjective

Pronunciation: ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs

Definition

Modest and natural in appearance or behavior, lacking any attempt to impress or appear more important than one actually is.

Examples

• The hotel was clean, comfortable, and refreshingly unpretentious.

• She wrote an unpretentious memoir that focused on her daily struggles rather than her fame.

• His unpretentious manner made everyone at the party feel immediately at ease.

Synonyms of unpretentious

Words with a similar meaning to unpretentious:

• simple
• modest
• down-to-earth
• unassuming

Antonyms of unpretentious

Words with the opposite meaning to unpretentious:

• pretentious
• ostentatious

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