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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a casual and unpretentious restaurant
a simple and unpretentious account about growing up in the rural South
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With three miles of beaches, the island offers a refreshing and unpretentious getaway.
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Judy Garrison, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Though the vibe may not be as over-the-top, this bar won our heart with its coziness and friendly, unpretentious vibe and outstanding service.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
Ready to let her hair down and rock out, the unpretentious singer-songwriter broadcast salient messages of self-empowerment and personal freedom through the equivalent of a giant megaphone.
—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
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Judy Garrison, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Though the vibe may not be as over-the-top, this bar won our heart with its coziness and friendly, unpretentious vibe and outstanding service.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
Ready to let her hair down and rock out, the unpretentious singer-songwriter broadcast salient messages of self-empowerment and personal freedom through the equivalent of a giant megaphone.
—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
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“Unpretentious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpretentious. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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unpretentious
adjective
un·pre·ten·tious
ˌən-pri-ˈten-chəs
unpretentiously
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