UNPRETENTIOUSNESS Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

unpretentiousness

noun

Definition of unpretentiousness

as in sincerity

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Noun

The human nervous system recognizes sincerity faster than polish.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
Alter denounced Kanter Freedom as a bad-faith actor and questioned the sincerity of his concerns about transgender women in sports.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of sincerity

Noun

As for the universality of her hypnotic, soulful sound and her dynamic, jazzy mezzo-soprano voice, Kidjo’s singing in five languages (Fon, French, Yorùbá, Gen-Mina and English) has forever been key to the funk, its frankness and her grace.

— A.D. Amorosi, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
Hayden Panettiere, the child actor who rose to stardom in television and also spoke with raw frankness about her struggles with fame and mental health, died Sunday, according to her family.

— Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of frankness

Noun

But the Windows handheld software experience on the Claw is just awful compared to the straightforwardness of SteamOS on the Steam Deck.

— Jay Peters, The Verge, 23 June 2026
On Monday morning, Starmer, whose resignation has appeared inevitable for some time, delivered the news with his customary straightforwardness.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 June 2026

Definition of straightforwardness

Noun

Harald said in an interview at the time that Europe's royal families should not be ‌tempted to reverse ⁠moves towards openness and retreat to their palace towers.

— Terje Solsvik, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Wolff extended his contract with Austin this winter but expressed an openness to a new challenge, sources said.

— Tom Bogert, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of openness

Noun

According to another league source who spoke on the condition of anonymity for their candor, New Orleans has been interested in Mathurin since his time in Indiana and sees him as a potential long-term piece.

— William Guillory, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
During the offseason, the 44-year-old Sumrall captured the hearts of fans with his candor, wit and intensity.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of candor

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