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unartfully

/ʌnˈɑːrtfəli/
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Adjective:unartful
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1

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

Example

"The transition between the two chapters was handled rather unartfully by the novice author."


2

In a natural, sincere, and straightforward manner, without guile, cunning, or artificiality.

Example

"She spoke unartfully about her childhood, winning the audience over with her plain and honest words."

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