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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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The ambiguity, the exaltation and sarcastic self-parody, the gloom alternating with a yearning for simplicity and even for redemption—all of that reflected the split consciousness of Jews who could never belong and turned revenge upon themselves.—
David Denby,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
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Or, to be more precise, Marclay’s execution reveals that the concept contains unforeseeable complexity underlying its simplicity.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Bernadette Rianne off-the-shoulder taffeta gown $1,135 NET-A-PORTER This voluminous, off-the shoulder taffeta gown is out of a fairytale in the best way, the sweetness and innocence it exudes is most unique.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
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He was exonerated after the Missouri Supreme Court found clear and convincing evidence of his innocence.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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That’s been evident for a few weeks, but even Wells questioned Boone’s sincerity when the manager first approached him with the idea of batting first.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Bali observes Nyepi with absolute sincerity as even the island’s airport shuts down.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Unsophistication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsophistication. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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