artless
/ˈɑɹt.lɪs/
Group 3Difficulty 2/3
Definitions
- (adjective)
- Without guile or deception; natural and simple GRE
- (adjective)
- Lacking skill or knowledge; crude GRE
- (adjective)
- Without artistic effort or pretension GRE
Example in Context
Her artless manner of speaking, free of political calculation, won the trust of voters exhausted by polished rhetoric.
Synonyms
naturalsinceregenuine
Etymology
Without skillful deception; natural and simple.
- art (Latin) — skill
- less (Old English) — without
Memory Aid
🎨Sounds like “art less”
An artist who is ARTLESS accidentally paints with their feet, creating a simple masterpiece of chaos!
Visual Association
🌼A child playing joyfully in a flower garden, completely unaware of the world’s complexities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “artless” mean on the GRE?
artless (adjective) means “Without guile or deception; natural and simple”. Her artless manner of speaking, free of political calculation, won the trust of voters exhausted by polished rhetoric.
How to remember “artless” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “artless” sounds like “art less”. An artist who is ARTLESS accidentally paints with their feet, creating a simple masterpiece of chaos!
What are synonyms for “artless”?
Common synonyms: natural, sincere, genuine.