unpretentious

Example Sentences

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But it is his beautiful writing that really surprised me, full of witty, unpretentious chapters about his life of Hollywood glamour.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

Although his public persona was quite vivid—convivial, erudite but unpretentious, articulate, and unfailingly charming—he did not imbue his buildings with a distinctive graphic sensibility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

Surprisingly, Springsteen himself is unpretentious about his creation.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025

It typified an anthemic style of song but their unpretentious and down-to-earth approach earned loyal followings on both sides of the Atlantic.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2025

It was unpretentious, masculine, decorated with a nautical motif, and had a constant smell of fried bacon about it.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy