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artless

art·less

UK/ˈɑɹt.lɪs/ uncommon

adjective

1.

characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious

  • “an ingenuous admission of responsibility”
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2.

simple and natural; without cunning or deceit

  • “an artless manner”
  • “artless elegance”
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3.

showing lack of art

  • “an artless translation”
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4.

(of persons) lacking art or knowledge

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Origin

From art + -less.

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