unpretentious
adjective/ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/
Frequency rank: #18,923 most common English word
Meaning
Not attempting to impress others; modest and straightforward.
Example sentence
The restaurant was unpretentious and cozy, serving simple but delicious home-style meals.
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