unpretentious

/'ʌnpri'tenʃəs/ Cách viết khác : (unpretending) /'ʌnpri'tendiɳ/

Thân thiện

The room is decorated in an unpretentious style.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Not attempting to impress others with an appearance of greater importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed; modest and simple. This describes a person, place, or thing that is genuine and without artificial show or pretension. 2. Simple and plain in style or appearance; not elaborate or showy. This describes something that is characterized by restrained good taste and is not ostentatious.

Usage

The word "unpretentious" is used to describe people, behavior, places, objects, or styles that are honest, straightforward, and free from any attempt to seem more sophisticated, wealthy, or important than they are. It is a positive term implying authenticity and a lack of arrogance.

Examples

• Describing a person or their demeanor:

  • She is a brilliant but unpretentious scholar who is happy to talk to anyone.
  • His unpretentious manner made everyone feel comfortable immediately.

• Describing a place, object, or style:

  • We had a delicious meal at an unpretentious little café.
  • The house was unpretentious but beautifully maintained.
  • She writes in a clear, unpretentious style that is easy to understand.

Advanced Usage

• "Unpretentious elegance": A phrase describing a style that is stylish and tasteful in a quiet, understated way, without being flashy.

  • The restaurant is known for its unpretentious elegance and superb food.

• "Unpretentious charm": A phrase describing an appealing quality that is natural and not contrived.

  • The small town has an unpretentious charm that attracts visitors.

Variants and Related Words

• Unpretentiously (adverb): In an unpretentious manner.

  • He lives unpretentiously despite his fame.

• Unpretentiousness (noun): The quality of being unpretentious.

  • The unpretentiousness of the venue was part of its appeal.

Synonyms

• Modest: Unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements.
• Unassuming: Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
• Down-to-earth: Sensible and practical; not pretentious.
• Plain: Not decorated or elaborate; simple or ordinary in character.
• Understated: Presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way; not obvious or bold.

Antonyms

• Pretentious: Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed.
• Ostentatious: Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.
• Showy: Having a striking appearance or style, typically by being excessively bright, colorful, or elaborate.
• Affected: Artificial, pretentious, and designed to impress.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. exhibiting restrained good taste
   • the room is pleasant and understated
2. not ostentatious
   • his unostentatious office
   • unostentatious elegance
3. lacking pretension or affectation
   • an unpretentious country church
   • her quiet unpretentious demeanor

Từ đồng nghĩa

• understated
• unostentatious
• unpretending