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unpretentious
[/ˌʌnprɪˈtenʃəs/]
adjective
despretensioso
1.
not attempting to impress others; modest and straightforward
The restaurant has an unpretentious atmosphere despite its excellent food.
O restaurante tem uma atmosfera despretenciosa apesar de sua excelente comida.
2.
not ostentatious; simple and without unnecessary decoration or show
She wore unpretentious clothing to the casual dinner party.
Ela usava roupas despretenciosas para a jantar casual.
3.
free from affectation or pretense
His unpretentious manner made everyone feel comfortable around him.
Seu jeito despretensioso fez todos se sentirem à vontade perto dele.
NYC Slang
no-frills; keeping it real
Synonyms
modest
simple
unassuming
humble
straightforward
plain
down-to-earth
Antonyms
pretentious
ostentatious
pompous
affected
showy
grandiose
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
despretensioso
most common usage
São Paulo
despretensioso
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
despretensioso
standard usage
Portugal
despretensioso
identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
down to earth
without airs
honest and straightforward
wearing one's heart on one's sleeve
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