What is another word for unpretending?

Pronunciation: [ʌnpɹɪtˈɛndɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "unpretending" is defined as not pretending or trying to be something one is not. Synonyms for this word include unassuming, modest, simple, humble, genuine, sincere, straightforward, and natural. These words describe someone who is genuine and authentic, not putting on airs or trying to impress others. An unpretending person is often viewed positively, as someone who is trustworthy and easy to get along with. They do not seek attention or recognition, and instead prefer to focus on their own lives and interests. These synonyms capture the essence of a person who is content with themselves and does not feel the need to put on a façade to impress others.

What are the hypernyms for Unpretending?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for unpretending?

The word "unpretending" means humble, natural, and sincere. The antonyms of this word are arrogant, pretentious, and affected. Someone who is arrogant is exhibiting an exaggerated sense of self-importance or superiority. A pretentious person is affectedly grand, pompous or showy. The word "affected" is closely related to pretentious, as it suggests that something is artificial, insincere or false. Someone who is unpretending is not trying to impress anyone or gain recognition. They are simply being themselves without putting on any airs or pretenses. Overall, the antonyms of unpretending refer to qualities that are insincere, artificial, or exaggerated.

Usage examples for Unpretending

When we consider the tone of these Serious Reflections, so eminently pious, moral, and unpretending, so obviously the outcome of a wise, simple, ingenuous nature, we can better understand the fury with which Mist turned upon Defoe when at last he discovered his treachery.
"Daniel Defoe"
William Minto
unpretending as was the outside of the inn, they were far superior to what I should have expected; mine was a feather bed to which many hundreds of geese must have contributed, while the curtains were of silk, faded and patched, to be sure, but showing that they had come from some grand mansion.
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston
It was a Palazzo of very unpretending exterior, but furnished most luxuriously within.
"The Dead Lake and Other Tales"
Paul Heyse

Famous quotes with Unpretending

  • These — lowliness, meekness, long-suffering, loving forbearance — quiet, unpretending, unshowy virtues, are amongst the best means for promoting true unity in the church of God. Who is the most useful Christian? Not as a rule he who has the most transcendent genius, brilliant talents, and commanding eloquence, but he who has the most of this quiet, loving, forbearing spirit. The world may do without its Niagara, whose thundering roar and majestic rush excite the highest amazement of mankind, but it cannot spare the thousand rivulets that glide unseen and unheard every moment through the earth, imparting life, and verdure, and beauty wherever they go. And so the church may do without its men of splendid abilities, but it cannot do without its men of tender, loving, forbearing souls.
    David Thomas (born 1813)

Related words: unpretentious, unpretending, unpretentiousness, unpretendingness

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