unostentatious

Other forms: unostentatiously

Definitions of unostentatious
  1. adjective
    not ostentatious
    “his unostentatious office”
    “unostentatious elegance”
    synonyms: unpretending, unpretentious
    quiet, restrained
    not showy or obtrusive
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    antonyms:
    ostentatious
    intended to attract notice and impress others
    flaunty
    inclined to flaunt
    flamboyant, showy, splashy
    marked by ostentation but often tasteless
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  2. adjective
    exhibiting restraint, especially in regards to taste
    synonyms: understated, unpretentious
    tasteful
    having or showing or conforming to good taste
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