1
as in unaffected
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
a simple and unpretentious account about growing up in the rural South
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2
as in quiet
not excessively showy
lives in a rather unpretentious house for someone so wealthy
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as in humble
not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness
the unpretentious disposition of an award-winning scientist who has nothing to prove to anyone
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The Moroccan rug fits right in with the unpretentious nature of the room.
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Isabel Slone, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2024
His passionate yet unpretentious style contrasted with the showboating of some of the other lawyers.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2024
The atmosphere is luxurious but unpretentious, with a warm, neutral palette of matte textures that blend in with the natural surroundings.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
The photo is sepia-stained, and the interior around her is crude and unpretentious.
—Madelyn Dawson, SPIN, 14 Aug. 2024
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Isabel Slone, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2024
His passionate yet unpretentious style contrasted with the showboating of some of the other lawyers.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2024
The atmosphere is luxurious but unpretentious, with a warm, neutral palette of matte textures that blend in with the natural surroundings.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
The photo is sepia-stained, and the interior around her is crude and unpretentious.
—Madelyn Dawson, SPIN, 14 Aug. 2024
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