unostentatious

• Beschreibt etwas, das nicht prahlerisch oder auf Wirkung bedacht ist; schlicht und zurückhaltend.

Describes something that is not showy or designed to impress; modest and understated.

1. Not showy or flashyC1formal

   Characterized by a lack of showiness, pretension, or extravagant display; modest and understated.

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   • Their home was elegant but unostentatious, with simple furniture and neutral colors.
   • He wore an unostentatious suit to the gala, letting his work speak for itself.
   • The restaurant's unostentatious exterior hid a world-class kitchen inside.

   Synonymediscreetlow-keymodestplainrestrainedsimplesubduedunderstatedunobtrusiveunpretentious

   Antonymeflamboyantflashygarishgaudyloudostentatiouspretentiousshowy

2. Exhibiting restrained good tasteC1formal

   Showing a refined and subtle sense of style or quality, without being overly elaborate or attention-seeking.

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   • Her unostentatious jewelry consisted of a single strand of pearls.
   • The design of the building is unostentatious, focusing on clean lines and functionality.
   • He has an unostentatious manner of speaking that commands respect.

   Synonymediscreetelegantmodestrestrainedsubtletastefulunassumingunderstated

   Antonymeflamboyantflashygarishostentatiouspretentiousshowy