unpretentious
adjective
un·pre·ten·tious
ˌən-pri-ˈten(t)-shəs 
: free from ostentation, elegance, or affectation : modest
unpretentious homes
an unpretentious celebrity
unpretentiously
adverb
unpretentiousness
noun
Examples of unpretentious in a Sentence
a casual and unpretentious restaurant
a simple and unpretentious account about growing up in the rural South
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The choice of a caffè was unpretentious, warm, alive with possibility.
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Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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—Bob Curley, AFAR Media, 8 July 2025
That's what defines Origen: unpretentious cuisine where the avocado isn't a simple decoration but an artisanal ingredient, treated with respect and care.
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That yearning for the unpretentious corner bar, the brick walls whispering stories under the glow of vintage beer signs, the flickering black-and-white TV a silent observer.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Days spent lounging on the beach are typically followed by oceanside drinks and dancing at the lively, unpretentious Paddy’s Beach Club or the Windjammer Surf Bar.
—Bob Curley, AFAR Media, 8 July 2025
That's what defines Origen: unpretentious cuisine where the avocado isn't a simple decoration but an artisanal ingredient, treated with respect and care.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
That yearning for the unpretentious corner bar, the brick walls whispering stories under the glow of vintage beer signs, the flickering black-and-white TV a silent observer.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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“Unpretentious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpretentious. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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unpretentious
adjective
un·pre·ten·tious
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unpretentiously
adverb
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