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Synonyms & Similar Words
humble
modest
unassuming
low-key
simple
unostentatious
understated
down-to-earth
straightforward
sincere
genuine
unaffected
unpretending
natural
spontaneous
effortless
easygoing
laid-back
relaxed
casual
unambitious
unboastful
self-effacing
retiring
shy
diffident
demure
restrained
subdued
muted
toned-down
modestly
quietly
unobtrusively
Meaning of Unpretentious
The primary meaning of "unpretentious" is being free from pretension or affectation.
Definitions
- Not attempting to impress others by affecting greater skill, talent, or importance than one actually possesses
- * Not pretentious or showy
Etymology of Unpretentious
The word "unpretentious" has its roots in the 15th century, derived from the Old French "pretentius," meaning "laid claim to" or "attempted to," and the prefix "un-," indicating negation or reversal, with the word gaining its modern meaning in the 17th century to describe something or someone that is free from pretension.
Example Uses
- The unpretentious restaurant served delicious food in a cozy atmosphere
- * She was an unpretentious person who never sought to draw attention to herself
- * The artist's unpretentious style made his work accessible to a wide audience
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
pretentious
ostentatious
showy
flashy
boastful
arrogant
haughty
superior
snobbish
condescending
patronizing
affected
artificial
insincere
fake
pompous
self-important
egotistical
vain
narcissistic
grandiose
extravagant
flamboyant
gaudy
tacky
over-the-top