Meaning of unostentatious in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   unostentatious

   Definitions

   1. exhibiting restrained good taste

   Examples

   • « the room is pleasant and understated »

   Synonyms

   • tasteful
   • in good taste(p)
2. 2. free from ostentation or pretension

   Examples

   • « the restrained elegance of the room »

   Synonyms

   • discreet

3. Qualitative Adjective

   unostentatious

   Definitions

   1. not ostentatious

   Examples

   • « his unostentatious office »
   • « unostentatious elegance »

   Synonyms

   • quiet
   • restrained

   Antonyms

   • ostentatious
   • pretentious