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| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : uhn-pri-ten-shuhs |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌʌn prɪˈtɛn ʃəs |
Definition of unpretentious
Origin :- 1859, from un- (1) "not" + pretentious. Related: Unpretentiously; unpretentiousness.
- adj simple, honest
- Decent, unpretentious folks, somewhat new, but with loads of money.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- It was a roomy two-storied house, unpretentious, but very capacious.
- Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum
- Unpretentious buildings they were, of wood or brick, one-story and rambling.
- Extract from : « The Forbidden Trail » by Honor Willsie
- Nor did it vary externally from any of its unpretentious neighbors.
- Extract from : « The Lure of the Mask » by Harold MacGrath
- Something also it owed to its unpretentious yet practical and utilitarian character.
- Extract from : « Art in England » by Dutton Cook
- He was incomparably simple and unpretentious; they found his presence comfortable.
- Extract from : « Free Air » by Sinclair Lewis
- St. Alban's Church is an unpretentious building at the north end.
- Extract from : « Holborn and Bloomsbury » by Sir Walter Besant
- The dinner was simple and unpretentious, but excellent, almost perfect in its way.
- Extract from : « The Dictator » by Justin McCarthy
- For Mr. Davitt was a good man, zealous in his work, unpretentious, and kindly.
- Extract from : « The Crisis, Complete » by Winston Churchill
- He and the Crown Prince and myself were left in the unpretentious study.
- Extract from : « World's War Events, Vol. II » by Various
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