unpretentious
|un-pre-ten-tious|
/ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/
simple and genuine
Etymology
'unpretentious' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'pretentious', which comes from the Latin 'praetendere', meaning 'to pretend'.
'pretentious' evolved from the Latin 'praetendere' through Old French 'pretensieux', eventually becoming the modern English word 'pretentious'.
Initially, 'pretentious' meant 'to pretend or claim', but over time it evolved to mean 'attempting to impress by affecting greater importance'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not attempting to impress others with an appearance of greater importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed.
The restaurant is unpretentious, offering simple but delicious meals.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35