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artlessnessthe quality of being natural and without deception; innocence and simplicity

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the quality of being natural and without deception; innocence and simplicity

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːrtləsnəs/

Korean meaning: 꾸밈없고 자연스러운 성품; 순수함과 단순함

Korean pronunciation: **아**틀리스니스

Example Sentences

  • The CEO's artlessness was so unexpected that reporters didn't know how to react to his honest answers.
  • Her artlessness in the job interview actually worked in her favor.
  • The politician's sudden artlessness confused voters who were used to carefully crafted speeches.

artlessness

NOUN

//ˈɑːrtləsnəs//

the quality of being natural and without deception; innocence and simplicity

artlessness concept
💡 Concept

a small child reaches up on tiptoes to place coins on the counter, tongue sticking out in concentration. The child's messy hair and flour-dusted apron show genuine effort without any pretense. The baker smiles warmly as the child accidentally drops a coin, then picks it up and offers it again with a pure, honest smile. Other customers in the background pause their conversations to watch the sweet, unaffected interaction. The child's movements are clumsy but completely sincere, showing no awareness of being watched. the quality of being natural and without deception, pure innocence and simplicity

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɑːrtləsnəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɑːtləsnəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootart
Suffix--less

Origin

From Middle English 'art' meaning skill or craft, combined with the suffix '-less' (without) and '-ness' (state of being). The word originally described someone lacking in artificial skill or cunning.

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🎵Rhyme

heartlessnessrestlessnessartfulness
heartlessness
restlessness
artfulness

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The CEO's artlessness was so unexpected that reporters didn't know how to react to his honest answers.

Her artlessness in the job interview actually worked in her favor.

😄 Fun example

The politician's sudden artlessness confused voters who were used to carefully crafted speeches.

Children's artlessness often reveals truths that adults try to hide.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

innocencenaivetysimplicitygenuinenesscandor

Antonyms

artificecunningsophistication

Related

artlessguilelessingenuousnesssincerity