Unpretentious
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌʌnpɹəˈtɛnʃəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unpretentious is an adjective meaning Simple, humble, not pretentious, plain.
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
Depending on context, synonyms include humble, modest, plain, restrained, simple, quiet.
Antonyms for unpretentious
Common opposites include pretentious, ostentatious.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include simple, understated, unostentatious, modest, quiet, honest.
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