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UNPRETENTIOUS
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not ostentatious
Example:
unostentatious elegance
Synonyms:
unostentatious; unpretending; unpretentious
Classified under:
Similar:
quiet; restrained (not showy or obtrusive)
Derivation:
unpretentiousness (the quality of being natural and without pretensions)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Lacking pretension or affectation
Example:
her quiet unpretentious demeanor
Classified under:
Similar:
honest (without pretensions)
modest (free from pomp or affectation)
unpompous (not pompous)
Also:
plain (not elaborate or elaborated; simple)
tasteful (having or showing or conforming to good taste)
Antonym:
pretentious (making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction)
Derivation:
unpretentiousness (the quality of being natural and without pretensions)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Exhibiting restrained good taste
Example:
the room is pleasant and understated
Synonyms:
understated; unostentatious; unpretentious
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
tasteful (having or showing or conforming to good taste)
Derivation:
unpretentiousness (the quality of being natural and without pretensions)
