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unpretentious

[ uhn-pri-ten-shuhs ]

adjective

  1. not pretentious; modest; without ostentatious display; plain:

    his unpretentious demeanor; an unpretentious summer resort.

    Synonyms: , , ,



unpretentious

/ ˌʌԱɪˈɛʃə /

adjective

  1. not making claim to distinction or importance undeservedly
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ܲp·ٱtdzܲ· adverb
  • ܲp·ٱtdzܲ·Ա noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of unpretentious1

First recorded in 1855–60; un- 1 + pretentious
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Now the culinary director of the Day Off Group, Flamm has built a career on balancing bold, comforting flavors with an unpretentious approach to hospitality.

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There's a certain homey, unpretentious essence to your food.

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There is something candid and unpretentious about Pearce, including how he talks about his profession.

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There was an unpretentious joy in the meal.

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She speaks in a soft voice and her answers are modest and unpretentious, though sometimes slightly ironic—a distinctive Galician trait.

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