1
as in unaffected
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
a simple and unpretentious account about growing up in the rural South
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as in quiet
not excessively showy
lives in a rather unpretentious house for someone so wealthy
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as in humble
not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness
the unpretentious disposition of an award-winning scientist who has nothing to prove to anyone
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Recent Examples of unpretentious
An unpretentious Midwesterner who loved fishing in Lake Erie, Voinovich had worked his way up from state legislator to mayor of Cleveland before becoming governor in 1991.
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Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2025
An unpretentious Midwesterner who loved fishing in Lake Erie, Voinovich had worked his way up from state legislator to mayor of Cleveland before becoming governor, in 1991.
—Alec MacGillis, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
Personal branding is tough for unpretentious people with upstanding integrity to embrace.
—Carlo Tortora Brayda, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
A certain unpretentious lightness, a stirring belief— hope, even.
—Brandon Taylor, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2025
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Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2025
An unpretentious Midwesterner who loved fishing in Lake Erie, Voinovich had worked his way up from state legislator to mayor of Cleveland before becoming governor, in 1991.
—Alec MacGillis, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
Personal branding is tough for unpretentious people with upstanding integrity to embrace.
—Carlo Tortora Brayda, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
A certain unpretentious lightness, a stirring belief— hope, even.
—Brandon Taylor, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for unpretentious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpretentious
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Since the law went into effect last month, TikTok — which claims 170 million U.S. users — has remained largely unaffected on American phones that had already downloaded the app.—
Sapna Maheshwari,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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More than $50 million in federal funds that Alabama received for this year's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) was unaffected by Trump's executive order because the funds came from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, al.com reported.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The scene is a quiet one, and does not lead to any grand romantic declarations.—
Kayti Burt,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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Oh, and there’s no prize, except the quiet satisfaction of a job well done.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Neville has always been humble about his playing career, instead pointing to the talent of those around him, from Cantona to Beckham and many others in between.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Though Saturday Night excoriates Chase as a haughty frat-adjacent character and the actor’s reputation as being difficult to work with precedes him, an early writer paints a more humble picture.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2025
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The genuine impact of a viral trend can differ in menswear compared to womenswear.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, with some of these advanced tools capable of cloning a genuine website in just a matter of a few clicks, Warmenhoven said, phishing has become both more frequent and effective.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2025
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Available in both a cheerful yellow daffodil and a muted pastel lavender, this handbag can add a vibrant statement to your outfit or a subtle pop of color.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Lenna Denim Sand Area Rug Vintage lovers should consider this smaller rug, with a retro-looking framed pattern featuring muted tans, deep blues, and burgundy accents.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Misty is really Joe Brown, a meek hotel accountant, but after 30 minutes with makeup, a fantastic outfit, and big hair — shazzam!—
Sandra Dallas,
The Denver Post,
2 Feb. 2025
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Flip-up covers on the front and rear boxes open up a pair of rather meek storage areas for carrying your shopping bags around, and the rear cover makes a small concession to comfort, revealing a half-inch thick seat pad when it's fully flipped open.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Jan. 2025
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Its simple style can be dressed up with your best evening wear or paired with casual outfits to be your next wardrobe staple.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Yellow is the simplest, and purple is the most difficult.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Chelsea have been through so much change over the last three years that a more subdued window may not be such a bad thing.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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Apple continues to generate chatter for its landmark 1984 commercial that shows an athlete hurling a sledgehammer at propaganda video, waking citizens from a subdued state.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Unpretentious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpretentious. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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