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/ˌʌnɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/ · un.os.tent.a.ti.ous
adjective
  1. Not ostentatious; simple; unpresuming. The unostentatious design of the new building focused on functionality rather than grandeur.
adverb
  1. In a simple or modest manner. She spoke unostentatiously about her achievements, downplaying her role in the project.

Synonyms

unpretentiousunassumingsimplemodestunassumingunflashyunadornedunembellished

Antonyms

ostentatiouspretentiousflashyadornedembellishedgrandiose
Did you know? The word 'unostentatious' is often used to describe art, architecture, or design that prioritizes functionality and simplicity over grandeur and showiness.

Related terms

modestunassumingsimpleunpretentioushumbleunadornedunembellishedunflashy
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 16, 2026