adverb
- in a natural, innocent, or sincere manner without pretense or deception
- in a clumsy or unskillful manner
Examples
- She smiled artlessly, unaware of the effect she had on others.
- The child artlessly told the truth about breaking the vase.
- He artlessly revealed the surprise party plans.
- The painting was artlessly executed, showing the artist’s lack of training.
- She artlessly stumbled through her first dance performance.
- His artlessly honest response surprised everyone in the room.