unpretending

adjective

un·​pre·​tend·​ing ˌən-pri-ˈten-diŋ How to pronounce unpretending (audio)

Examples of unpretending in a Sentence

an unpretending manner that makes her quite a winning performer

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unpretending was in 1697

Dictionary Entries Near unpretending

Cite this Entry

“Unpretending.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpretending. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

unpretending

adjective
un·​pre·​tend·​ing ˌən-pri-ˈtend-iŋ How to pronounce unpretending (audio)
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