unpretentious
/ˌʌnprɪˈtenʃəs/ (bre, ipa) · [ˌʌnpritˈɛnʃəs] /ˌʌnprɪˈtenʃəs/ (ame, ipa) · [ˌʌnpritˈɛnʃəs] /ˌən-pri-ˈten(t)-shəs How to pronounce unpretentious (audio)/ (ame, mw)
unpretentious — adjective
- unpretentiouspositive
- more unpretentiouscomparative
- most unpretentioussuperlative
1. not trying to impress other people by seeming grand, fashionable, or more import
not trying to impress other people by seeming grand, fashionable, or more important than you are; plain and genuine in style or behaviour
Despite her Michelin star, Soraya runs an unpretentious noodle shop near the station.
an unpretentious business despite public success
The wedding felt unpretentious, with paper lanterns, home cooking, and borrowed chairs.
be unpretentious about style and atmosphere
Professor Vikram stayed unpretentious and chatted with first-year students after the lecture.
Even the mayor's office looked unpretentious, with scuffed floors and family photos.
An unpretentious blue dress suited Mira better than the glittering designer gown.
- modest
often focuses more on not praising yourself, especially after success
- simple
broader and more everyday, often describing design or style without the social meaning
- understated
often used for taste and design, with a quieter elegant tone
- down-to-earth
warmer and more informal, mainly for people rather than rooms or clothes
- pretentious
direct opposite, trying to seem more important or refined than is true
- showy
focuses more on attracting attention through bright or obvious display
- ostentatious
more formal and often linked to obvious display of wealth
文法句型
an unpretentious [restaurant / room / style]
[person / place] + be + unpretentious
remain / stay unpretentious despite [success]
用法筆記
Common with people, restaurants, homes, clothes, and public behaviour. It is approving, suggesting honest simplicity rather than poor quality or lack of care.