unpretentiousness
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unpretentiousness — noun
1. a simple, unaffected quality in someone or something that does not try to seem m
a simple, unaffected quality in someone or something that does not try to seem more important, stylish, or impressive than it really is.
Guests loved the cafe's unpretentiousness and stayed long after lunch.
the unpretentiousness of a place
Salma spoke with unpretentiousness, even after winning the national prize.
with unpretentiousness despite success
The studio's unpretentiousness made new actors feel welcome on the first day.
Despite his wealth, Ilan showed the same unpretentiousness his neighbours valued.
Reviewers praised the inn's unpretentiousness instead of luxury or perfect service.
- modesty
often focuses more on not praising yourself than on style or atmosphere.
- simplicity
broader and can describe design or structure without the social sense of not showing off.
- humility
stresses a low opinion of your own importance more strongly than outward style does.
- down-to-earthness
more informal and warmer, especially for friendly, ordinary behavior.
- pretentiousness
direct opposite, showing a wish to seem more important or cultured than is true.
- ostentation
more formal and focuses on obvious display, especially of wealth.
- showiness
less formal and often used for bright, attention-seeking style.
文法句型
the unpretentiousness of [a person / place / style]
with unpretentiousness
用法筆記
Usually uncountable. Common with people, homes, small businesses, writing, and design when the positive idea is honest simplicity rather than poor quality or lack of care.