Unpretentious
mediumun-prih-TEN-shus
adjective
Definition
Not attempting to impress others with importance or status; modest
Examples
“Despite her success, she remained unpretentious.”
“The unpretentious restaurant served excellent food.”
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GRE Tip
Unpretentious is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "modest" or "unassuming" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "pretentious".
Related GRE Words
diffident
Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence
demure
Reserved, modest, and shy; affectedly modest
gregarious
Fond of company; sociable
obstinate
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action
voracious
Wanting or devouring great quantities of food; having a very eager approach to an activity
egotistical
Excessively conceited or self-centered
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