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1. unpretentious
adjective. ['ˌənpriːˈtɛnʃəs'] lacking pretension or affectation.
Antonyms
Etymology
- pretentious (English)
- prétentieux (French)
- un- (English)
- on- (Middle English (1100-1500))
Rhymes with Unpretentious
- conscientious
- tendentious
- contentious
Sentences with unpretentious
1. Adjective
Most early pocket knives were unpretentious blades that pivoted into a sheath without the help of springs.
Quotes about unpretentious
1. I'm direct, I'm unpretentious and I'm pretty dogged, and I hope I've got a capacity to laugh at myself and not take myself too seriously.
- John Howard
2. There are times when wisdom cannot be found in the chambers of parliament or the halls of academia but at the unpretentious setting of the kitchen table.
- E.A. Bucchianeri
2. unpretentious
adjective. ['ˌənpriːˈtɛnʃəs'] exhibiting restrained good taste.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- pretentious (English)
- prétentieux (French)
- un- (English)
- on- (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. unpretentious
adjective. ['ˌənpriːˈtɛnʃəs'] not ostentatious.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- pretentious (English)
- prétentieux (French)
- un- (English)
- on- (Middle English (1100-1500))