artless

• 形容人或事物自然、单纯，不做作，没有心机或欺骗。

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.

   坦诚直率

   • 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.

   同义词candidfrankguilelesshonestingenuousnaiveopensimplesincerestraightforward

   反义词craftycunningdeceitfuldishonestsly

2. Simple and naturalC1formal

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

   自然质朴

   • 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.

   同义词candidfrankguilelessingenuousinnocentnaivenaturalopenplainsimplesincereunaffectedunsophisticated

   反义词affectedartfulcalculatingcraftycunningdeceitfulpretentiousslysophisticatedwily

3. Lacking skill or artistryC2formal

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

   缺乏技巧的

   • 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.

   同义词amateurishclumsycrudeineptinexpertrawungracefulunpolishedunskilled

   反义词accomplishedadroitartisticexpertmasterlypolishedrefinedskillful

4. Inexperienced or naiveC2formal

   Lacking knowledge or sophistication in a particular area.

   缺乏经验或天真

   • 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.

   同义词guilelessinexperiencedingenuousinnocentnaivenaturalsimpleunaffectedunsophisticated

   反义词experiencedknowingsophisticatedworldly