Artless
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adjective
Definition
free of guile or pretense; naturally simple and sincere
Examples
“Her artless reply charmed the interviewers, who were used to rehearsed answers.”
“The child's artless curiosity disarmed even the gruffest visitors.”
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GRE Tip
Artless is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "guileless" or "ingenuous" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "cunning".
Related GRE Words
ingenuous
Innocent and unsuspecting; candid and sincere
guileless
Innocent and without deception; artless and sincere
naive
Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
officious
intrusively eager to offer unwanted help or advice; meddlesome
boorish
rude, ill-mannered, and insensitive
compliant
inclined to agree with others or obey rules; submissive
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