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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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Initially, the app focused on simplicity, offering basic filters and a chronological feed.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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Her effortless bob complemented the simplicity of the gown and her red-orange lip and nails played well off of the design’s midnight blue hue.—
Erin Jensen,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Sosa had previously claimed his innocence when asked about using PEDs, and had been estranged from his former franchise since his 2007 retirement.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Their attorneys have maintained the brothers’ innocence.—
Claire Healy,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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Dozens of people shared the post, and most of the public shares showed critical commentary that questioned Hill’s sincerity.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2025
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Based on Michael Bond’s books, the original movie and especially the sequel stand out for their appeal to all ages — from the children toward whom they’re geared to the abundance of adults who relish their sincerity, humanity and flair.—
Natalia Winkelman,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Unsophistication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsophistication. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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