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as in naturalness
the quality or state of being simple and sincere
the unsophistication of the plea touched his heart
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as in simplicity
the quality or state of having a form or structure of few parts or elements
the unsophistication of the coffeemaker's design is part of its appeal
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Recent Examples of unsophistication
Hansen-Love says there is a simplicity and unsophistication to Seydoux’s style.
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Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2022
The blunt unsophistication of the pamphlet was an intellectual call to arms.
—Zachary D. Carter, The New Republic, 17 June 2021
Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2022
The blunt unsophistication of the pamphlet was an intellectual call to arms.
—Zachary D. Carter, The New Republic, 17 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsophistication
Noun
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External vacuum sealers tend to be smaller and more easily storable, and some offer onboard bag roll storage and bag cutters for all-in-one simplicity.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appétit,
27 Jan. 2025
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Poetic in its simplicity yet crafted with as meticulous attention to detail as Hujar’s reflections on his day, this is a singular meditation on the life of an influential artist for whom major recognition came only after his death.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Attorneys for Michael Madigan opened their final bid to persuade jurors of his innocence by hearkening back to a memorable nickname for the former speaker: the Sphinx.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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Teni, just 2 years old at the time, was forced to witness the appalling scene unfold through a lens of innocence.—
Kyle Eustice,
SPIN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Min walks off after becoming convinced Chris doesn’t see a future with him (Yang plays his character’s sadness and disappointment in himself with touching sincerity) and Lee feels betrayed after an unforeseen development comes to light, the result of a drunken evening.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Jan. 2025
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The orange represents success, determination, and creativity while the blue stands for trust, loyalty, and sincerity and strength.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Unsophistication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsophistication. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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