unpretentious

adjective
UK: /ˌʌn.prɪˈten.ʃəs/
US: /ˌʌn.priːˈten.ʃəs/

  1. Not trying to impress others with wealth, talent, or importance; modest and simple.

    1. The restaurant was unpretentious and cozy.
    2. Despite his fame, he remained an unpretentious and approachable person, grounded in his roots.

  2. Presenting a modest appearance or style; simple and natural.

    1. The house had an unpretentious design.
    2. The author's unpretentious prose made the complex ideas easy to understand, engaging a wide audience.

Synonyms

simple plain humble unaffected natural down-to-earth modest

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unpretentious" in English means: Not trying to impress others with wealth, talent, or importance; modest and simple., Presenting a modest appearance or style; simple and natural..

The phonetic transcription of "unpretentious" is /ˌʌn.prɪˈten.ʃəs/ in British English and /ˌʌn.priːˈten.ʃəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unpretentious": simple, plain, humble, unaffected, natural, down-to-earth, modest.

Example usage of "unpretentious": "The restaurant was unpretentious and cozy.". More examples on the page.