How to Use unpretentious in a Sentence

unpretentious

adjective
  • The mood is part art gallery, part city loft, and is warm and unpretentious.
    — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • And to do it with an unpretentious touch is even more impressive.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Schlaff was 42, with two kids, an easy smile, and an unpretentious manner.
    — Longreads, 8 June 2021
  • Her unpretentious air opened doors across the West Bank and Gaza to her.
    — Dalia Hatuqa, CNN, 16 May 2022
  • Tomlin knows a damehood would be a hard sell in her unpretentious hometown.
    — Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 2 Feb. 2023
  • But while the vibe might lean art-gallery cool, the à la carte menu is refreshingly unpretentious.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The alley, lined with unpretentious restaurants, is made for strolling.
    — Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Oct. 2017
  • That raw, unpretentious approach to words was my baseline.
    — Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
  • This is a big city, a diverse city and a city that is far more unpretentious than its reputation.
    — Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2022
  • Since then, the decor has been changed, becoming unpretentious.
    — Cécilia Pelloux, Forbes, 1 Apr. 2023
  • The space has an unpretentious, speakeasy vibe, perfect even for wine-tasting rookies.
    — Megan Michelson, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Feb. 2018
  • The service is as unpretentious and friendly as a shaggy dog wagging its tail.
    — Jeff Gordinier, Esquire, 18 Oct. 2017
  • The camaraderie of guys who were mostly unpretentious in the midst of rock stardom.
    — Bob Larsen, SPIN, 12 Feb. 2022
  • The farm-fresh and local food is innovative and splashy, but the vibe is unpretentious.
    — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 17 June 2022
  • The Moroccan rug fits right in with the unpretentious nature of the room.
    — Isabel Slone, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2024
  • The photo is sepia-stained, and the interior around her is crude and unpretentious.
    — Madelyn Dawson, SPIN, 14 Aug. 2024
  • The dinky port town of Antiparos, with a strip of cute shops, cafes, and unpretentious restaurants, is a ten-minute drive.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
  • North Caicos is a total escape from it all, genuine and unpretentious.
    — Lauren Ho, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2021
  • The Night Agent is a no-frills, unpretentious spy thriller that should please anyone who enjoys the genre.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
  • The unpretentious dwelling features a wooden dome ceiling with a glass section that looks out to a grove of redwoods and oak trees.
    — Kari Costas, ELLE Decor, 8 Mar. 2016
  • Come for the seafood and stay for the weekend live music and waterfront views that draw a loyal, unpretentious crowd.
    — Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
  • His white fisherman sweater is the most memorable garment in the film, so worn and unpretentious.
    — Estelle Tang, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2019
  • The postcard-perfect views from this 40th-floor dining room are as much of a draw as the classy, unpretentious menu.
    — Liza Weisstuch, Washington Post, 8 July 2022
  • Her natural and melodious style, so swift and unpretentious, bears death and danger on its wings.
    — Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
  • As the film show us, his gigs at Sin-é were low-key, unpretentious, with the sound of the espresso machine in the background.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
  • This collection feels like home to me—unpretentious, a little French, a little wild.
    — Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The series is unpretentious, the scripts aren't rushed and Charlie makes a rather lackadaisical hero.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Factor in the overall vibe of the resort—old-school and refreshingly unpretentious—and the test was one for the books.
    — Drew Zieff, Outside, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The silhouette is sleek and unpretentious but still holds a certain gravitas in your dining space.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The sound is pliable and chewy, and the lyrics are unpretentious, both to our benefit and to our detriment, depending on the turn of phrase.
    — Vulture, 16 Mar. 2023

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