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artlessly

/ˈɑːrt.ləs.li/
art · less · ly
Adjective:artless
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• adverb

1

In a natural, sincere, or straightforward manner, without guile, deception, or pretension.

Example

"The young girl spoke artlessly about her family, charming everyone in the room with her honesty."

2

In a manner lacking artistic skill, finesse, or aesthetic sophistication; clumsily or crudely.

Example

"The amateur play was artlessly staged, with actors frequently bumping into the cardboard scenery."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Artlessly' most commonly carries a positive connotation of charming sincerity and lack of guile, rather than its literal sense of lacking artistic skill.

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• Nearby Words

artistically
artistry
artless
artlessly
artmaking
artsiness
artsy

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Artlessly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/artlessly
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