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Meaning of unpretended
The primary meaning of "unpretended" is being sincere or genuine in one's intentions or feelings.
Etymology of unpretended
The word "unpretended" originates from the prefix "un-" meaning not, and "pretended" from the verb "pretend" which comes from Old French "pretendre" meaning to stretch forth, from Latin "praetendere" meaning to stretch forth, claim
Historically, the term has been used to describe something that is not feigned or pretended, emphasizing the authenticity or genuineness of an action, feeling, or intention
Synonyms
sincere
genuine
authentic
truthful
honest
unfeigned
heartfelt
cordial
warm
frank
open
straightforward
candid
direct
simple
unassuming
modest
humble
unostentatious
unaffected
natural
spontaneous
ingenuous
artless
guileless
innocent
straightforward
plainspoken
unvarnished
undisguised
unmasked
Definitions
- Not pretended or feigned, sincere
- * Not having or showing a false appearance of something, genuine
Usage Examples
- The charity's unpretended goal is to provide aid to those in need
- * Her unpretended smile put everyone at ease
- * The artist's unpretended style is a breath of fresh air in the industry
Antonyms
pretended
feigned
insincere
dishonest
false
artificial
fake
sham
spurious
counterfeit
affected
ostentatious
showy
pompous
self-important
arrogant
haughty
conceited
pretentious
hypocritical
duplicitous
deceitful
fraudulent