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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The primary element is a modest member of the legume family, the unpretentious black-eyed pea.
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Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
But since inheriting the space that was the longtime home to Parisi Bakery, a supplier to many of the city’s top eateries, the spot has discreetly established itself as a stylish yet unpretentious refuge for fashion world fixtures to congregate on and off duty.
—Laura Neilson, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
With a warm, unpretentious atmosphere and a kitchen that’s truly at the top of its game, this is one of Florence’s best fine dining experiences.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
In another iconic food documentary on Netflix’s roster of originals, chef David Chang explores the vibrant — and sometimes prickly — intersections of culture, history, and cuisine in a refreshingly frank and unpretentious way.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 11 May 2025
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Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
But since inheriting the space that was the longtime home to Parisi Bakery, a supplier to many of the city’s top eateries, the spot has discreetly established itself as a stylish yet unpretentious refuge for fashion world fixtures to congregate on and off duty.
—Laura Neilson, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
With a warm, unpretentious atmosphere and a kitchen that’s truly at the top of its game, this is one of Florence’s best fine dining experiences.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
In another iconic food documentary on Netflix’s roster of originals, chef David Chang explores the vibrant — and sometimes prickly — intersections of culture, history, and cuisine in a refreshingly frank and unpretentious way.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unpretentious
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“Unpretentious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpretentious. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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unpretentious
adjective
un·pre·ten·tious
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unpretentiously
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