artless

• Describe a alguien o algo que es natural, sencillo y sin astucia ni engaño, o carente de habilidad o refinamiento.

Describes someone or something that is natural, simple, and without guile or deception.

1. Open and honestC1formal

   Characterized by an inability to hide one's feelings; not cunning or sly.

   sincero y sin doblez

   • Her artless honesty surprised everyone in the room.
   • He gave an artless account of his mistakes.
   • The child's artless question made the adults laugh.

   Sinónimoscandidfrankguilelesshonestingenuousnaiveopensimplesincerestraightforward

   Antónimoscraftycunningdeceitfuldishonestsly

2. Simple and naturalC1formal

   Without artificiality, pretense, or deceit; innocent and straightforward.

   Sin artificio, natural y sencillo

   • The artless beauty of the countryside was refreshing.
   • She had an artless charm that won everyone over.
   • His artless manner made him easy to trust.

   Sinónimoscandidfrankguilelessingenuousinnocentnaivenaturalopenplainsimplesincereunaffectedunsophisticated

   Antónimosaffectedartfulcalculatingcraftycunningdeceitfulpretentiousslysophisticatedwily

3. Lacking skill or artistryC2formal

   Showing a lack of artistic skill, refinement, or knowledge.

   Falto de habilidad o arte

   • The painting was criticized for its artless composition.
   • His artless attempt at poetry was endearing but flawed.
   • The sculpture had an artless quality that some found charming.

   Sinónimosamateurishclumsycrudeineptinexpertrawungracefulunpolishedunskilled

   Antónimosaccomplishedadroitartisticexpertmasterlypolishedrefinedskillful

4. Inexperienced or naiveC2formal

   Lacking knowledge or sophistication in a particular area.

   ingenuo o inexperto

   • He was artless in the ways of business.
   • Her artless approach to politics surprised the seasoned diplomats.
   • The young artist was artless but full of potential.

   Sinónimosguilelessinexperiencedingenuousinnocentnaivenaturalsimpleunaffectedunsophisticated

   Antónimosexperiencedknowingsophisticatedworldly