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artlessly

/ˈɑːrt.ləs.li/

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adverb

C2formalcommonart/ˈɑːrt.ləs.li/

An adverb meaning "in a natural, simple, and unaffected manner, without artifice or guile." It is often used in literary or artistic contexts to describe a style that appears effortless, unpretentious, or lacking deliberate contrivance.

ruНаречие, означающее «естественно, просто и непринужденно, без хитрости или уловки». Часто используется в литературном или художественном контексте для описания стиля, который кажется легким, непритязательным или лишенным намеренной искусственности.esAdverbio que significa «de manera natural, sencilla y sin afectación, sin astucia ni artificio». Se usa a menudo en contextos literarios o artísticos para describir un estilo que parece espontáneo, modesto o carente de artificio intencional.frAdverbe signifiant « de manière naturelle, simple et sans artifice, sans ruse ni détour ». Souvent utilisé dans un contexte littéraire ou artistique pour décrire un style qui semble aisé, sans prétention ou dépourvu d'artificialité recherchée.deAdverb, das bedeutet „natürlich, einfach und ungezwungen, ohne List oder Trick“. Es wird oft im literarischen oder künstlerischen Kontext verwendet, um einen Stil zu beschreiben, der leicht, anspruchslos oder frei von bewusster Künstlichkeit wirkt.ptAdvérbio que significa de maneira natural, simples e despretensiosa, sem artifício, astúcia ou malícia. Usado sobretudo em contexto literário para descrever um estilo leve, sem afetação ou artificialidade intencional.zh副词,表示自然、朴素、毫不做作,没有狡猾或算计。常用于文学或艺术语境,形容风格轻松、不刻意、无矫饰。arحالٌ تعني البساطة والعفوية في الأداء أو التعبير، بلا تكلّف ولا صنعة ولا خداع.

  1. In a crude and unskilled manner C1 formal

    Done without skill, refinement, or technique; clumsily.

    • The sculpture was artlessly carved from a block of wood.
    • He artlessly attempted to fix the engine, making it worse.
    • The painting was artlessly executed, lacking any finesse.

    ruНеумелоessin arte ni habilidadfrsans art, de façon maladroitedeUngekonntptSem habilidadezh笨拙地arبغير مهارة

    Synonyms: awkwardlyclumsilycrudelyineptly

    Antonyms: adroitlyexpertlymasterfullyproficientlyskillfully

  2. In an ingenuous manner C1 formal

    Done in a natural, innocent, or naive way, without guile or deception.

    • She artlessly confessed her feelings without hesitation.
    • The child artlessly asked why the sky is blue.
    • He artlessly shared his opinion, unaware of the controversy.

    ruПростодушноesCon ingenuidadfrde manière ingénuedeArglosptIngenuamentezh天真无邪地arبسذاجة

    Synonyms: candidlyingenuouslyinnocentlynaivelynaturallyopenlysimplysincerely

    Antonyms: artfullycraftilycunninglydeceitfullyslyly

  • more artlessly comparative form
  • most artlessly superlative form