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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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
The Naked Grape Chardonnay, California $5 Naked Grape offers straightforward, unpretentious wines.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
As the film show us, his gigs at Sin-é were low-key, unpretentious, with the sound of the espresso machine in the background.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
In essence, The Roundtree offers a truly unique Hamptons experience that combines luxury amenities and bespoke service with the unpretentious comfort and charm of a storied beach town.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Unpretentious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpretentious. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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unpretentious
adjective
un·pre·ten·tious
ˌən-pri-ˈten-chəs
unpretentiously
adverb
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