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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
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But the liver had been seared to perfection in lard and expertly seasoned, so the dish was a triumph of simplicity.Austin Bush, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, the burial will no longer involve the use of three coffins made of cypress, lead, and oak, marking a significant departure from tradition in favor of simplicity.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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Currently, Paxton, who has maintained his innocence while not publicly commenting on the allegations against him, is scheduled to be deposed in Austin on Feb. 1.Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Giuliani has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him and maintained his innocence, continuing to falsely claim there was fraud.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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In addition to learning content, your audience needs to believe in the sincerity of the speaker.Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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During our conversation, Heidecker spoke about Slipping Away, the challenges of embracing sincerity, how his musical career has developed and flourished, the end of the world, and why his next record might need to be funny.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Unsophistication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsophistication. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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