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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In 1985, at the age of 27, Meyer opened his first business: Union Square Cafe, a modern American restaurant which blends upscale dining with unpretentious warmth and hospitality.
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Martina Di Licosa, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
With miles of scenic beachfront, tons of local small businesses, and a welcoming, unpretentious vibe, South Bay's Beach Cities truly have something for everyone.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2025
The film takes the conventional language of cinema and executes it with unpretentious excellence.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 14 July 2025
But the premises of this New York space will remind you not at all of a diner but of a sophisticated but unpretentious dining room done all in red with pink and red tablecloths.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Martina Di Licosa, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
With miles of scenic beachfront, tons of local small businesses, and a welcoming, unpretentious vibe, South Bay's Beach Cities truly have something for everyone.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2025
The film takes the conventional language of cinema and executes it with unpretentious excellence.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 14 July 2025
But the premises of this New York space will remind you not at all of a diner but of a sophisticated but unpretentious dining room done all in red with pink and red tablecloths.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Unpretentious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpretentious. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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unpretentious
adjective
un·pre·ten·tious
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unpretentiously
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