What is the Latin word for unpretending?

The usual Latin words for “unpretending” are simplex, modestus, modestia. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

English → Latin

“unpretending” in Latin

simplexsingle; simple, plain, uncompounded; pure, unmixed modestusmoderate, calm, restrained, mild; modest, reserved, discreet modestiamoderation, sophrosyne; modesty

Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864

unpretending

simplex (simple, natural): modestus. Sometimes probus et modestus; probus et demissus. Unpretending behavior, modestia.

Quick answer

What is the Latin word for unpretending?: The usual Latin words for “unpretending” are simplex, modestus, modestia. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.