artless

[ˈɑːtləs]

artless Definition

• 1. without guile or deception; natural and simple
• 2. lacking art, knowledge, or skill

Using artless: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "artless" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Her artless charm won over the audience.

• Example

  He gave an artless performance that lacked nuance.

• Example

  The painting was criticized for its artless composition.

artless Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for artless

• ingenuous
• naive
• unsophisticated
• unworldly

Antonyms for artless

• cunning
• deceitful
• sophisticated

Phrases with artless

• artless simplicity

  a natural and unpretentious way of doing things

  Example

  The restaurant's decor had an artless simplicity that made it feel cozy and welcoming.

• artless dodger

  someone who is not skilled at avoiding something, especially blame or responsibility

  Example

  He was an artless dodger when it came to taking responsibility for his mistakes.

• artless wonder

  someone who is naive or unsophisticated, but in a charming or endearing way

  Example

  She was an artless wonder who always saw the best in people.

Origins of artless

from Old English 'eartlēas', meaning 'without skill'

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Summary: artless in Brief

'Artless' [ˈɑːtləs] can mean lacking guile or deception, or lacking art, knowledge, or skill. It can describe a natural and simple quality, as in 'Her artless charm won over the audience,' or a lack of nuance or sophistication, as in 'He gave an artless performance.' Phrases like 'artless simplicity' and 'artless wonder' use 'artless' to denote a natural and unpretentious quality, or someone who is naive or unsophisticated in a charming way.