artless
Collocations
5ADJ.
all, amiable, old, unsophisticated
VERB + ARTLESS
diatribe, remarking
ARTLESS + NOUN
children, girl, instrument, motion
PREP.
in, with
ADV.
truly
Definitions
adj
Having or displaying no guile, cunning, or deceit.
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.
Free of artificiality; natural.
This pendant has artless charm.
Lacking art, knowledge, or skill; uncultured and ignorant.
Poorly made or done; crude.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
adjective — characterized by an inability to mask your feelings
adjective — (of persons) lacking art or knowledge
- uncultivated
- uncultured
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
6And 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
WiktionaryI 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.
WiktionaryWhat passions our friendships were in those old days, how artless and void of doubt!
WiktionaryThey are all artless children.
Tatoeba · #306051Hers was truly an artless, unsophisticated kiss, and yet it was well calculated to inflame a young man's heart.
Tatoeba · #6212450Tom's diatribe was an artless attempt at persuading the others.
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