What does unpretentious mean?
Unpretentious means Simple, humble, not pretentious, plain..
Unpretentious
/ˌʌnpɹəˈtɛnʃəs/ · adjective
Meaning
Simple, humble, not pretentious, plain..
Example Sentences
Cheltenham Spa station had opened in June 1840 as Cheltenham, being renamed Cheltenham Spa (Lansdown) in February 1925 and taking on its modern name of Cheltenham Spa in January 1948 - an oddity in itself as its town is plain, unpretentious Cheltenham.
Synonyms for unpretentious
Antonyms for unpretentious
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Word Forms
- more unpretentious
- most unpretentious
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for unpretentious?
Common synonyms include humble, modest, plain, restrained.
What is the opposite of unpretentious?
Possible antonyms include pretentious, ostentatious.
How do you use unpretentious in a sentence?
Cheltenham Spa station had opened in June 1840 as Cheltenham, being renamed Cheltenham Spa (Lansdown) in February 1925 and taking on its modern name of Cheltenham Spa in January 1948 - an oddity in itself as its town is plain, unpretentious Cheltenham.
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