unpretentious
modest
TRANSLATION
unpretentious = bescheiden, anspruchslos --- How important is this English word? unpretentious: 4,830,000 Google Hits
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
The UNPRETENTIOUS Sam Walton (founder of Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer) travelled to the front lines of every one of his Wal-Mart stores throughout his life. He even spent time in the middle of the night on the loading docks, talking with the crews.
(The Hindu Business Line)
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In France a bistro is generally an informal, UNPRETENTIOUS neighborhood place with a welcoming atmosphere, moderate prices and traditional cuisine.
(The New York Times)
(The Hindu Business Line)
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In France a bistro is generally an informal, UNPRETENTIOUS neighborhood place with a welcoming atmosphere, moderate prices and traditional cuisine.
(The New York Times)
Did you
know?
unpretentious
adjective
- plain or modest, lacking pretence (Vortäuschung)
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SYNONYMS
plain, simple, modest, humble, unaffected, unembellished, down-home, folksy, straightforward
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ETYMOLOGY
Formed from un (not) and pretentious. Pretentious is from the French prétentieux and Middle Latin pretentionem, meaning to pretend.
(The Online Etymology Dictionary)
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IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS TODAY
say something like:
“I had a meeting with the new CEO today. I was impressed by her unpretentious manner.”
adjective
- plain or modest, lacking pretence (Vortäuschung)
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SYNONYMS
plain, simple, modest, humble, unaffected, unembellished, down-home, folksy, straightforward
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ETYMOLOGY
Formed from un (not) and pretentious. Pretentious is from the French prétentieux and Middle Latin pretentionem, meaning to pretend.
(The Online Etymology Dictionary)
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IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS TODAY
say something like:
“I had a meeting with the new CEO today. I was impressed by her unpretentious manner.”
