1
as in unaffected
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
a genuine and artless girl
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2
as in clumsy
hastily or roughly constructed
artless though it may be, our homemade doghouse has a certain charm to it
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Recent Examples of artless
In her practice, Palazzolo focuses heavily on industrial materials as a way of turning things perceived as artless or overtly masculine on their head.
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Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
While the naked manicure trend has been reigning supreme among celebrities, Dua Lipa has forwent the current nail artless aesthetic for something altogether more starry and summer-ready.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 May 2025
First adapted for the screen by Otto Preminger in 1958, the film starred David Niven and Jean Seberg, forever conflating the author in the public imagination with the artless allure — and iconic haircut — of Ms. Seberg.
—Sadie Stein, New York Times, 14 May 2025
All that’s there is an artless effort to provoke outrage — Tony Hinchcliffe with the world’s strongest Boston accent.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
While the naked manicure trend has been reigning supreme among celebrities, Dua Lipa has forwent the current nail artless aesthetic for something altogether more starry and summer-ready.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 May 2025
First adapted for the screen by Otto Preminger in 1958, the film starred David Niven and Jean Seberg, forever conflating the author in the public imagination with the artless allure — and iconic haircut — of Ms. Seberg.
—Sadie Stein, New York Times, 14 May 2025
All that’s there is an artless effort to provoke outrage — Tony Hinchcliffe with the world’s strongest Boston accent.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for artless
Adjective
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While payment systems appear unaffected, the exposure of personal data still creates long-term risks for millions of customers.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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In one case, for a client who needed to travel from Florida to Texas, Sentient worked with the operator and found an airport unaffected by the storm.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Rosenberg is careful to note that this doesn’t require abandoning values or discernment, but recognizing that beneath every expression — skillful, clumsy, or even hurtful — is an unmet need.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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The clumsy, confusing rollout of the fees certainly didn’t help — as many residents who were promised a locals discount couldn’t figure out how to tap that benefit.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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The new telescope represents a genuine leap toward accessible professional astronomy, stripping away the technical barriers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Jan. 2026
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The strength of the Premier League has never been more evident, with each side posing a genuine threat to take points off each other.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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So, a thinking, opinionated, rude wind is just another amalgamation of human and other.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Things may be a bit fractious in NATO these days, but at Paris’ SS/2026 Haute Couture week, the civic side of the WWII Allies’ exchange looks in rude good health.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Any chats about delicate topics may feel awkward, so begin with appreciation and keep questions open to invite honest replies.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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The mother of three maintains open and honest communication within her own household of women in an attempt to change the narrative about physical and personal beauty standards.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In such a world, simple answers won’t do; only the courage to ask the hardest questions will push us forward.—
Daphne Koller,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Knox, who committed to wrestle at Rutgers University, and his dad were initially charged with simple assault for purposely/knowingly causing bodily injury after a brawl broke out at Collingswood High School on February.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The lynchpin to it all is recognizing that 69% of gross domestic product, a rough though imperfect measure of the economy, is consumer spending.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The hilarious ensemble comedy plays out during a dinner party between a couple who are going through a rough patch and their upstairs neighbors, who turn out to be swingers.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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Mangione has pleaded innocent to federal and state murder charges; the state charges carry the possibility of life in prison.—
MICHAEL R. SISAK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Several right-wing social media figures and conservative commentators have also shared the video and suggested that Pretti was not an innocent bystander, but rather someone who was deliberately seeking confrontation.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Artless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artless. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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