Artless
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɑɹt.lɪs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Artless is an adjective meaning Having or displaying no guile, cunning, or deceit.
Meaning
Having or displaying no guile, cunning, or deceit.
More Meanings
- Free of artificiality; natural.
- Lacking art, knowledge, or skill; uncultured and ignorant.
- Poorly made or done; crude.
Example Sentences
This pendant has artless charm.
What passions our friendships were in those old days, how artless and void of doubt!
And why should I here suppress the delight I received from this amiable creature, in remarking each artless look, each motion of pure undissembled nature, betrayed by his wanton eyes
I am convinced of her being an artless, amiable girl, with very good notions, very seriously good principles, and placing her happiness in the affections and utility of domestic life.
Synonyms for artless
Depending on context, synonyms include callow, childlike, verdant, clueless, credulous, dewy-eyed.
Antonyms for artless
Common opposites include callow, childlike, verdant, clueless, credulous, dewy-eyed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include guileless, undistorted, candid, ingenuous, uncultivated, naive.
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