Artless: meaning, definitions and examples

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artless

[ ˈɑːrtləs ]

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behavior

Lacking art or skill; showing a lack of knowledge or experience. Simple, honest, and sincere.

Synonyms

ingenuous, naive, simple

Examples of usage

He was praised for his artless sincerity during the meeting.
Her artless beauty captured everyone's attention.
The artless painting lacked the finesse of a professional artist.

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deception

Not displaying cunning or deceit; free from guile or craftiness.

Synonyms

guileless, honest, sincere

Examples of usage

His artless demeanor made it easy for others to trust him.
She possessed an artless charm that disarmed even the most cynical individuals.

Translations

Translations of the word "artless" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ingênuo

🇮🇳 भोला

🇩🇪 kunstlos

🇮🇩 tanpa seni

🇺🇦 без мистецтва

🇵🇱 bez sztuki

🇯🇵 芸術のない

🇫🇷 sans art

🇪🇸 sin arte

🇹🇷 sanatsız

🇰🇷 예술 없는

🇸🇦 بدون فن

🇨🇿 bez umění

🇸🇰 bez umenia

🇨🇳 无艺术

🇸🇮 brez umetnosti

🇮🇸 án listar

🇰🇿 өнерсіз

🇬🇪 ხელოვნების გარეშე

🇦🇿 sənətsiz

🇲🇽 sin arte

Word origin

The word 'artless' originated in the late 16th century from the combination of 'art' and the suffix '-less', meaning 'lacking'. Initially, it was used to describe someone who lacked skill or ingenuity in art or craft. Over time, its meaning expanded to include simplicity, honesty, and sincerity. Today, 'artless' is commonly used to describe someone who is genuine and straightforward in their behavior.