unostentatious

adjective
UK: /ˌʌnɒs.tenˈteɪ.ʃəs/
US: /ˌʌnɑː.stenˈteɪ.ʃəs/

  1. Not trying to impress others; simple and modest.

    1. Her clothes were unostentatious.
    2. The millionaire lived an unostentatious life, despite his wealth.

  2. Not attracting attention or seeking admiration; characterized by a lack of showiness.

    1. The restaurant was unostentatious but elegant.
    2. He made an unostentatious donation to the local library, requesting anonymity.

Synonyms

modest simple unassuming understated plain restrained
unostentatious adverb

  1. In a manner that does not seek attention or impress others.

    1. She dressed unostentatiously.
    2. He unostentatiously helped those in need without expecting recognition.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unostentatious" in English means: Not trying to impress others; simple and modest., Not attracting attention or seeking admiration; characterized by a lack of showiness..

The phonetic transcription of "unostentatious" is /ˌʌnɒs.tenˈteɪ.ʃəs/ in British English and /ˌʌnɑː.stenˈteɪ.ʃəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unostentatious": modest, simple, unassuming, understated, plain, restrained.

Example usage of "unostentatious": "Her clothes were unostentatious.". More examples on the page.