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unostentatious

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un·os·ten·ta·tious  (n-stn-tshs, -tn-)
adj.
Not ostentatious; unpretentious. See Synonyms at plain.
un·osten·tatious·ly adv.
un·osten·tatious·ness n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.unostentatious - not ostentatious; "his unostentatious office"; "unostentatious elegance"
unpretending, unpretentious
ostentatious, pretentious - intended to attract notice and impress others; "an ostentatious sable coat"
2.unostentatiousunostentatious - exhibiting restrained good taste; "the room is pleasant and understated"
understated, unpretentious
tasteful - having or showing or conforming to good taste
Translations
unostentatious [ˈʌnˌɒstenˈteɪʃəs] ADJ → modesto, sin ostentación
unostentatious [ˌʌnɒstənˈteɪʃəs] adj → modesto/a, semplice
unostentatious [ˌʌnɒstənˈteɪʃəs] adj → modesto/a, semplice


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