unpretentious

Example Sentences

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It's well-loved and unpretentious, with Chanel and Dior handbags dangling from the ceiling, and shelves of crystal-embellished heels.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

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

Its house and formal garden may appear rather grand, but I found Claude unpretentious and warm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

The tone, like the photo, is unpretentious and playful, heavy on character and story, not theory.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025

Danny’s brother’s bar mitzvah celebration, which I attended on a Monday morning during the third week in October, was a simple and unpretentious affair.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok