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
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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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Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2024
Winning acclaim is Bar Leone, a relatively new and unpretentious neighborhood spot, which took top honors this year in the list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars, was ranked No. 2 in the World’s Best Bars, and was named the Best New International Cocktail Bar at the Tales Spirited Awards.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
But while their numbers have dwindled, a new generation has come to appreciate these unpretentious dining rooms — and is seeking to keep the tradition alive.
—Austin Bush, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024
Stellar puppetry invariably understands an audience’s willingness to believe a character can exist in several forms and that’s the case here; Weinstein’s storytelling is unpretentious and brightly hued.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Unpretentious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpretentious. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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unpretentious
adjective
un·pre·ten·tious
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unpretentiously
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