Unpretentiousness: meaning, definitions and examples
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unpretentiousness
[ ˌʌnprɪˈtenʃəsnəs ]
personality trait
The quality or state of being modest, humble, and free from pretension.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She admired his unpretentiousness and down-to-earth nature.
- Her unpretentiousness made her very approachable.
- I appreciate the unpretentiousness of this small family-owned restaurant.
style
Lack of pretension in style or design; simplicity and naturalness.
Synonyms
naturalness, plainness, simplicity
Examples of usage
- The beauty of the film lies in its unpretentiousness.
- The unpretentiousness of the décor gave the room a cozy feel.
Translations
Translations of the word "unpretentiousness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 simplicidade
🇮🇳 सादगी
🇩🇪 Schlichtheit
🇮🇩 kesederhanaan
🇺🇦 невибагливість
🇵🇱 prostota
🇯🇵 質素 (shisso)
🇫🇷 simplicité
🇪🇸 sencillez
🇹🇷 sadelik
🇰🇷 소박함 (sobakham)
🇸🇦 البساطة (al-basata)
🇨🇿 jednoduchost
🇸🇰 jednoduchosť
🇨🇳 简朴 (jiǎnpǔ)
🇸🇮 preprostost
🇮🇸 einfaldleiki
🇰🇿 қарапайымдылық
🇬🇪 სიმარტივე
🇦🇿 sadəlik
🇲🇽 sencillez
Word origin
The word 'unpretentiousness' is derived from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'pretentious' meaning 'attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed'. The concept of unpretentiousness has been valued in various cultures throughout history, with simplicity and humility often seen as virtues. In a world where superficiality can often prevail, unpretentiousness serves as a reminder of the beauty in authenticity and modesty.
See also: pretentiously, pretentiousness, unpretentious, unpretentiously.