unostentatiously
- adverb
- /ˌʌnəʊˈstɛntəʃəsli/
:
sin ostentación
- The artist lived unostentatiously, preferring a quiet life away from the spotlight.
Examples
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The couple unostentatiously enjoyed their picnic in the park, blending in with other families.
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He donated to the charity unostentatiously, never seeking public recognition for his generosity.
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She entered the room unostentatiously, hoping not to interrupt the ongoing discussion.
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She unostentatiously gave away her old clothes.
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He spoke unostentatiously during the meeting.
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She unostentatiously donated her savings to charity, avoiding any publicity.
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He prefers to dress unostentatiously, opting for simple clothes instead of flashy outfits.
Synonyms
9
7.4
In a calm way that shows no worry or excitement
2
6.5
In a way that does not attract attention or cause trouble
2
6.5
Without being easily seen or noticed by other people
1
6.6
Acting naturally without worrying about what other people think
1
6.4
In a simple, modest way without trying to impress others
1
6.5
In a modest way that does not draw attention
1
6.7
In a simple honest way without trying to hide feelings
1
5.6
Do something calmly and without strong emotion
In a way people do not notice
In a simple way without extra decoration
In a plain, quiet way that is not exciting
In a natural, simple way that does not seem planned
Antonyms
How Showy
Surface Forms
Morphology
unostentatiously = unostentatious (transparent) = un + ostentatious + ly
Formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' to 'unostentatious' (un- + ostentatious); the meaning 'in a not-showy way' is directly compositional.
Etymology
Unostentatiously starts with un- meaning 'not' and the rest comes from ostentatious, which means 'showy' or wanting to 'show off'. So unostentatiously means doing something quietly, without showing off.