unpretentious

• Qualifie une personne, un lieu ou une chose qui est modeste, simple et qui ne cherche pas à impressionner les autres par des déclarations exagérées ou un luxe ostentatoire.

Describes a person, place, or thing that is modest, simple, and does not try to impress others with exaggerated claims or showiness.

1. Modest and unaffectedB2formal

   Not trying to impress others with greater importance, talent, or wealth than is actually possessed; simple and humble.

   modeste et naturel

   • Despite his fame, he remained unpretentious and approachable.
   • She gave an unpretentious speech that focused on the team's effort.
   • Their home was unpretentious, yet warm and welcoming.

   Synonymesdown-to-earthgenuinehumblemodestnaturalplainsimpleunaffectedunassumingunostentatious

   Antonymesaffectedarrogantconceitedgrandioseostentatiouspompouspretentiousshowy

2. Not showy or flashyB2formal

   Not attempting to impress by being overly decorated, expensive, or elaborate; simple in style.

   sans prétention

   • The restaurant had an unpretentious decor, with wooden tables and soft lighting.
   • He wore an unpretentious suit to the gala, avoiding any flashy accessories.
   • The design of the building is unpretentious, focusing on function over form.

   Synonymeshumblemodestplainrestrainedsimpleunassumingunderstatedunostentatious

   Antonymesaffectedextravagantflamboyantflashygaudygrandioselavishornateostentatiouspretentiousshowy

3. Showing restrained good tasteC1formal

   Exhibiting a refined but understated sense of style or quality, without being excessive or vulgar.

   d'une élégance sobre

   • Her unpretentious elegance made her stand out in the crowd.
   • The film's unpretentious charm won over critics and audiences alike.
   • He has an unpretentious appreciation for art, preferring subtle works over grandiose displays.

   Synonymesdiscreetlow-keymodestmutedrefinedsubtletastefulunderstated

   Antonymesflamboyantflashygaudyostentatiouspretentiousshowy