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   Un·pre·ten·tious

   /ˌənprəˈten(t)SHəs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. not attempting to impress others with an appearance of greater importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed: "a friendly and unpretentious hotel" Similar unaffectedmodestunassumingwithout airsnaturalstraightforwardopenhonestsincerefrankingenuousartlessguilelesshonest-to-goodnessOpposite pretentious
   • ▪ (of a place) pleasantly simple and functional; modest. Similar simpleplainmodestordinaryhumbleunostentatiousunshowyrestrainedunfussyunimposinghomelyunsophisticatedunspoiledOpposite pretentiousshowy

   Derivatives

   • 1. unpretentiously adverb
   • 2. unpretentiousness noun

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   What is the meaning of un pretentious?

   • • UNPRETENTIOUS(adjective) The adjective UNPRETENTIOUShas 3 senses: 1.lacking pretension or affectation 2.not ostentatious 3.exhibiting restrained good taste Familiarity information: UNPRETENTIOUSused as an adjective is uncommon. Dictionary entry details • UNPRETENTIOUS(adjective) Sense 1 Meaning: Lacking pretension or affectation Context example:

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   • This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word unpretentiously. In a manner that is not pretentious; sincerely, without affectation. How to pronounce unpretentiously? How to say unpretentiously in sign language? Intelligence is unpretentiously superb common sense.

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   What is unpretentious adjective?

   • Definition of unpretentious adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary not trying to appear more special, intelligent, important, etc. than you really are/it really is He was a friendly and unpretentious man. His family are unpretentious country folk. The hotel is modern and unpretentious.

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   Unpretentious means simple and sincere, not trying to impress or show off. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, antonyms, and sentences from various sources.

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   unpretentious: 1 adj lacking pretension or affectation “an unpretentious country church” “her quiet unpretentious demeanor” Synonyms: plain not elaborate or elaborated; simple honest without pretensions modest free from pomp or affectation unpompous not pompous tasteful having or showing or conforming to good taste Antonyms: pretentious making ...

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   Unpretentious means not trying to appear more special, intelligent, important, etc. than you really are/it really is. See how to use this word in sentences and contrast it with pretentious.