lack of pretension
Example Sentences
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Many of the early bands’ sound had a preciseness to it and a simultaneous lack of pretension.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025
In addition to its ubiquity, Waffle House's sheer lack of pretension is another of its greatest virtues.
From Salon • May 2, 2023
The daughter of famous Hollywood actors Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, Curtis has jokingly called herself "nepo baby" but is known in Hollywood for her lack of pretension.
From Reuters • Mar. 13, 2023
Betty Boothroyd's down-to-earth manner, complete lack of pretension and respect for the supremacy of Parliament endeared her to both sides of the House.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2023
It’s a city that prides itself on its open-mindedness, its lack of pretension, and its homegrown slang.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
