unpretentious
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++un·pre·ten·tious /ˌʌnprɪˈtenʃəs◂/ adjective MODESTnot trying to seem better, more important etc than you really are – use this to show approval 不炫耀的，不招摇的；不装模作样的〔含褒义〕 an unpretentious hotel 简朴的酒店 an unpretentious woman 行事低调的女子
Examples from the Corpus
unpretentious• Third, the menu should be short and unpretentious.• The films are simple, unpretentious and amusing.• Like most Byzantine churches it is unpretentious and lacking in colour.• The unpretentious aspect of this undertaking is important to an uninhibited approach.• Umbria is a wonderful region, where life is simple and the people are unpretentious country folk.• Jilly was surprised by how pleasant and unpretentious he was. Not like a big star at all.• And she had introduced him to Zack, and Jason was surprised by how pleasant and unpretentious he was.• Even these unpretentious, non-vintage champagnes benefit from keeping for a time; the great champagnes repay keeping for years and years.• The run on unpretentious style and seasoned finishes has been a boon for the purveyors of shelter chic.• an unpretentious, well-written comedyun·pre·ten·tious adjectiveChineseSyllable
seem important etc to better, Corpus than not more trying
unpretentious
un‧pre‧ten‧tious /ˌʌnprɪˈtenʃəs◂/
adjective
not trying to seem better, more important etc than you really are – use this to show approval:
an unpretentious hotel
an unpretentious woman
▪ modest not wanting to talk about your abilities or achievements and to say that you are good at something, even when you are – used to show approval: Miller, a quiet, modest man, gave credit to Asher for the initial discovery. | She was surprisingly modest about her own achievements as a player.
▪self-effacing written not wanting to talk about yourself or to attract attention: Her husband was a quiet, self-effacing man who spent much of his time in his study.
▪unassuming not wanting to be noticed and not expecting to be treated in a special way: By now Chapman was famous, but he remained as unassuming as ever. | He then began, in typically unassuming fashion, to establish the first modern dance company.
▪humble believing that you are not more important, better, or cleverer than other people, and therefore not expecting to be treated in a special way: A good leader is humble enough to get advice from experts.
▪unpretentious not trying to seem better than other people, even if you are rich, famous, clever etc: President Eisenhower was a friendly and unpretentious man who seemed to embody American virtues. | It's his unpretentious boyish charm that ensures Jackie Chan's position as one of the giants of international cinema.
▪self-deprecating written behaving or talking about your own abilities or achievements in a way that makes them seem unimportant: Despite his intellect, he had an appealing self-deprecating humour. | The nice thing about him is his self-deprecating manner. His intellectual ability was never pushed at you, yet he obviously had great potential. | a self-deprecating smile
un‧pre‧ten‧tious /ˌʌnprɪˈtenʃəs◂/
adjectivenot trying to seem better, more important etc than you really are – use this to show approval:
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