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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Morgan Korn, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
This unpretentious living room seamlessly blends one-of-a-kind finds with discount-store purchases.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Dubbed The Studio Sessions, the concert was warm and inviting, an atmosphere cultivated by Clarkson’s personal artifacts – lamps, photos, her favorite studio mic – and her frank, unpretentious humor and storytelling.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
The cash-only establishment is known for its unpretentious atmosphere and serves as a refuge for a diverse clientele.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Unpretentious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpretentious. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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unpretentious
adjective
un·pre·ten·tious
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unpretentiously
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