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Unassuming vs Pretentious - What's the difference?

unassuming | pretentious |

As adjectives the difference between unassuming and pretentious

is that unassuming is modest and having no pretensions or ostentation while pretentious is marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.

unassuming

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • modest and having no pretensions or ostentation

    • pretentious

    English

    Alternative forms

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    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.
    • Their song titles are pretentious in the context of their basic lyrics.
  • Ostentatious; intended to impress others.
    • Her dress was obviously more pretentious than comfortable.

    Synonyms

    * poseur * See also

    Antonyms

    * unpretentious

    Derived terms

    * pretentiously * pretentiousness

    Related terms

    * pretend * pretender * pretense * pretension

    References

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