Definitions
- Describing something that is not elevated or raised physically. - Referring to a person or thing that is not held in high regard or esteem. - Talking about something that is not grand or magnificent in appearance or status.
- Describing something that is simple, modest, and lacking in ostentation. - Referring to a person or thing that is not showy or pretentious. - Talking about something that is not designed to impress or attract attention.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not grand or magnificent.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person or thing that is not showy or pretentious.
- 3Both words have a negative connotation.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unexalted is less commonly used than unpretentious.
- 2Meaning: Unexalted refers to something that is not elevated or held in high regard, while unpretentious refers to something that is simple and lacking in ostentation.
- 3Connotation: Unexalted has a more negative connotation than unpretentious.
Remember this!
Unexalted and unpretentious are synonyms that describe something that is not grand or magnificent. However, unexalted refers to something that is not elevated or held in high regard, while unpretentious refers to something that is simple and lacking in ostentation. Unexalted has a more negative connotation than unpretentious, and unpretentious is more commonly used in everyday language.
