artless

• Décrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose de naturel, simple et sans artifice ni tromperie, souvent par manque de ruse ou d'expérience.

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.

   franc, sincère

   • 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.

   Synonymescandidfrankguilelesshonestingenuousnaiveopensimplesincerestraightforward

   Antonymescraftycunningdeceitfuldishonestsly

2. Simple and naturalC1formal

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

   naturel et spontané

   • 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.

   Synonymescandidfrankguilelessingenuousinnocentnaivenaturalopenplainsimplesincereunaffectedunsophisticated

   Antonymesaffectedartfulcalculatingcraftycunningdeceitfulpretentiousslysophisticatedwily

3. Lacking skill or artistryC2formal

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

   sans art, inartistique

   • 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.

   Synonymesamateurishclumsycrudeineptinexpertrawungracefulunpolishedunskilled

   Antonymesaccomplishedadroitartisticexpertmasterlypolishedrefinedskillful

4. Inexperienced or naiveC2formal

   Lacking knowledge or sophistication in a particular area.

   Naïf, inexpérimenté

   • 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.

   Synonymesguilelessinexperiencedingenuousinnocentnaivenaturalsimpleunaffectedunsophisticated

   Antonymesexperiencedknowingsophisticatedworldly