Meaning of unpretentious in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   unpretentious

   Definitions

   1. exhibiting restrained good taste

   Examples

   • « the room is pleasant and understated »

   Synonyms

   • tasteful
   • in good taste(p)

2. Qualitative Adjective

   unpretentious

   Definitions

   1. lacking pretension or affectation

   Examples

   • « an unpretentious country church »
   • « her quiet unpretentious demeanor »

   Synonyms

   • honest
   • modest
   • unpompous

   Antonyms

   • pretentious
3. 2. not ostentatious

   Examples

   • « his unostentatious office »
   • « unostentatious elegance »

   Synonyms

   • quiet
   • restrained

   Antonyms

   • ostentatious
   • pretentious