Artless Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɑɹt.lɪs

ART-lis

UK

ˈɑːtləs

AHT-luhs

Definition

Describes someone who is simple, honest, and lacks trickery or deceit; can also mean lacking skill or sophistication.

Usage & Nuances

'Artless' is formal and somewhat old-fashioned. It can be positive (innocent, sincere) or mildly negative (lacking skill or polish). Common in literature: 'artless charm', 'artless honesty'. Not to be confused with 'artistic'.

• Spanish: ingenuo - sincero - sin artificio
• Portuguese (BR): ingênuo - inocente - sem artifícios
• Portuguese (PT): ingénuo - inocente - sem artifícios
• Chinese (Simplified): 天真 - 纯朴
• Chinese (Traditional): 天真 - 純樸
• Hindi: भोला - सरल - निष्कपट
• Arabic: بريء - صادق - بسيط
• Bengali: সরল - অকৃত্রিম - সজ্জন
• Russian: безыскусный - простодушный - наивный
• Japanese: 無邪気な - 飾り気のない
• Vietnamese: chân thật - ngây thơ - mộc mạc
• Korean: 소박한 - 꾸밈없는 - 순진한
• Turkish: saf - içten - naif
• Urdu: سادہ دل - بے ریا - معصوم
• Indonesian: lugu - polos - jujur

Example Sentences

Her artless smile made everyone feel comfortable.

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He gave an artless answer to a difficult question.

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The child's artless drawing was full of charm.

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Despite her artless manners, she impressed everyone with her honesty.

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His artless remarks sometimes came off as rude, but he meant no harm.

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The film's artless storytelling was refreshing in its honesty.

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