unpretentiousness
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unpretentiousness — 名詞
1. a simple, unaffected quality in someone or something that does not try to seem m
樸實；不做作
自然樸實、不愛擺排場的特質
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.
客人喜歡那家咖啡館的樸實感，午餐後還坐了很久。
the unpretentiousness of a place
Salma spoke with unpretentiousness, even after winning the national prize.
Salma 即使拿下全國大獎，說話仍帶著不做作。
with unpretentiousness despite success
The studio's unpretentiousness made new actors feel welcome on the first day.
那間工作室的樸實感，讓新演員第一天就覺得自在。
Despite his wealth, Ilan showed the same unpretentiousness his neighbours valued.
儘管很有錢，Ilan 仍保有鄰居看重的那種樸實。
Reviewers praised the inn's unpretentiousness instead of luxury or perfect service.
評論者稱讚那家旅店的樸實，而不是豪華或完美服務。
- 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.