unpretetiousness

Definition

Unpretentiousness (noun): The quality of being modest, simple, and not trying to impress others with one's importance, wealth, or status. It is the opposite of showiness or arrogance.

Usage Examples

• (She did not act superior or boastful.)
• (The simplicity and lack of pretension were appreciated.)

Advanced Usage

• "with unpretentiousness": in a manner that is modest and without affectation.
  • He accepted the award with unpretentiousness, thanking his team rather than taking all the credit. (He acted humbly.)

Variants and Related Words

• Unpretentious (adj): not pretentious; modest and simple.

  • They lived in an unpretentious house in the countryside. (A simple, modest home.)

• Pretentiousness (noun): the quality of trying to appear more important or sophisticated than one really is.

  • His pretentiousness annoyed everyone; he always talked about his expensive car. (The opposite of unpretentiousness.)

Synonyms

• Modesty: the quality of being humble and not overly proud.
• Simplicity: the quality of being easy, plain, or uncomplicated.
• Humility: a modest view of one's own importance.

Antonyms

• Pretentiousness: the quality of trying to appear more important or impressive than is justified.
• Arrogance: an attitude of superiority and self-importance.
• Showiness: the quality of being flashy or ostentatious.

Related Idioms

• Down to earth: practical and realistic; not pretentious.

  • Despite her wealth, she remains down to earth. (She is unpretentious.)

• No airs and graces: behaving naturally without trying to seem superior.

  • He has no airs and graces; he's just a regular guy. (He is unpretentious.)