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unostentatious

/ˌʌn.ɒs.tənˈteɪ.ʃəs/

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adjective

C2formalcommon/ˌʌn.ɒs.tənˈteɪ.ʃəs/

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

ruОписывает что-то, что не является показным или предназначенным для того, чтобы произвести впечатление; скромный и сдержанный.esDescribe algo que no es ostentoso ni busca impresionar; modesto, sobrio y sin alardes.frQui n'est pas ostentatoire, qui ne cherche pas à attirer l'attention ou à impressionner ; modeste, sobre et discret.deBeschreibt etwas, das nicht prahlerisch oder auf Wirkung bedacht ist; schlicht und zurückhaltend.ptDescreve algo que não é ostensivo nem feito para causar boa impressão; simples, modesto e discreto.zh形容事物不张扬、不刻意引人注目,表现得谦虚、低调而克制。arيصف شيئًا غير متكلف ولا يهدف إلى إحداث انطباع أو لفت الأنظار؛ متواضع وبسيط ومتحفظ.

  1. Not showy or flashy C1 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruНеброскийesQue no es ostentosofrsans ostentationdeUnauffälligptDiscretozh不张扬的arغير مبهرج

    Synonymes: discreetlow-keymodestplainrestrainedsimplesubduedunderstatedunobtrusiveunpretentious

    Antonymes: flamboyantflashygarishgaudyloudostentatiouspretentiousshowy

  2. Exhibiting restrained good taste C1 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruСдержанныйesde buen gusto sobriofrD'une élégance sobredeZurückhaltendptDiscretozh不张扬arمتحفّظ في الذوق

    Synonymes: discreetelegantmodestrestrainedsubtletastefulunassumingunderstated

    Antonymes: flamboyantflashygarishostentatiouspretentiousshowy

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