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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as in naturalness
the quality or state of being simple and sincere
the artlessness of young children should be cherished while it lasts
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Recent Examples of artless
Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 15 July 2024
His desire to control his own story may account for why his book about his years hiding under the fatwa, 2012’s Joseph Anton: A Memoir, was so artless, a tome of grievances and gripes; that was Great Man Rushdie laying claim to his own existence as intellectual property.
—Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2024
Jean Seberg and Jean-Paul Belmondo are Patricia and Michel, the gamine and the criminal, simultaneously artless and deliberate.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 7 May 2024
His pictures look perfectly artless, the opposite of the decisive moment and the epitome of the snapshot aesthetic.
—Vince Aletti, The New Yorker, 29 Jan. 2024
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Adjective
The untenable toxicity of this artless warfare has led some researchers to rethink the ancient script—and flip it: know yourself, know your enemy.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 15 July 2024
His desire to control his own story may account for why his book about his years hiding under the fatwa, 2012’s Joseph Anton: A Memoir, was so artless, a tome of grievances and gripes; that was Great Man Rushdie laying claim to his own existence as intellectual property.
—Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2024
Jean Seberg and Jean-Paul Belmondo are Patricia and Michel, the gamine and the criminal, simultaneously artless and deliberate.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 7 May 2024
His pictures look perfectly artless, the opposite of the decisive moment and the epitome of the snapshot aesthetic.
—Vince Aletti, The New Yorker, 29 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for artless
Adjective
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Thirty to 100 percent increases are being asked for apartments built since 1947 and therefore unaffected by rent-control laws.—
Nicholas Pileggi,
Curbed,
15 Aug. 2025
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Some of the areas most closely watched for tariff impact nationwide were largely unaffected.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Any move to unify systems and say goodbye to clumsy data management couldn't be more crucial—or opportune.—
Charles Crouchman,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Every summer a disposable camera was tucked into my camp bag, where clumsy photos, often with a thumb peeking in, were snapped with reckless abandon.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The most effective solution lies in embracing genuine flexibility.—
Rob Lydic,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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With big sponsors such as Barclays, promoters like Live Nation and even investors like Blackrock, Vanguard and KKR now a target for activists, there’s a genuine fear that the tap could be turned off.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Think scarf head coverings for women in Catholic churches, shoe removal for all to enter a mosque, yarmulkes required for men in synagogues, but also pay attention to the cultural norms away from houses of worship and behave accordingly to avoid being considered a rude American.—
Jenny Peters,
Oc Register,
4 Aug. 2025
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The Reddit community nearly unanimously branded the boyfriend as rude and tone-deaf.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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New providers decoupled payments from banks, focusing on speed, simplicity and APIs.—
Mustafa Khanwala,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Despite its make-do simplicity, bulldog gravy is delicious when made with flavorful fat, such as from smoky bacon.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The recycled leather lanyard adds to its convenience and simple, timeless style.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Aug. 2025
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In North Carolina, Republicans are a few votes shy of a supermajority in one chamber but still control the redistricting process because the state’s congressional maps are not subject to veto and therefore can be passed by a simple majority in the legislature.—
Elena Shao,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The crude oil leak from a train that derailed in Dodge County on Aug. 15 has been contained, officials said.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The other measures the company is proposing include improvements to its fluidized catalytic-cracking units, which help turn crude oil into gasoline, and installing carbon monoxide analyzers to ensure equipment is running efficiently.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
16 Aug. 2025
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In a March interview with the Tribune, State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke discussed certificates of innocence generally and said her office has set a high bar for evaluating the merits of such petitions.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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In it, Allen's wife, Kathy Allen, speaks out for the first time and maintains her husband's innocence, per the trailer.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Artless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artless. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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