Definitions

unpretentious

[uhn-pri-ten-shuhs] / ˌʌn prɪˈtɛn ʃəs /

ADJECTIVE

simple, modest, humble

Synonyms

STRONGEST

folksy homey humble laid-back modest simple straightforward unassuming

STRONG

unostentatious

WEAK

discreet down down home easygoing free-spirited inelaborate lowly plain prosaic unaffected unambitious unbeautified uncomplex unembellished unimposing unobtrusive unpresumptuous unspoiled up front

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bold brave conceited egotistical presumptuous proud

WEAK

affected dishonest flaunting pretending pretentious

Example Sentences

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Unpretentious and clublike — the bar that gave the television show “Cheers” its name comes to mind — Joe Allen changed little over the years.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2021

Unpretentious in its craziness and, once you Google a bit, you will know a lot more about Germany between the wars.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 11, 2018

Unpretentious workingman’s spot with a large buffet; Midlands style.

From Washington Post • Aug. 1, 2016

Unpretentious might be the best way to describe Bridges' music.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 29, 2011

Already he felt almost self-righteous about his new life because it was going to be Down to Earth, Humble, Unpretentious, Real.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

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