Synonyms for Unpretentious

Definition of unpretentious

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

8 synonyms found

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"Unpretentious" in song lyrics

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