Plainspoken vs Artless - What's the difference?
plainspoken | artless | Related terms |
Speaking plainly or simply.
Having or displaying no guile, cunning, or deceit.
{{quote-Fanny Hill, part=5
, And why should I here suppress the delight I received from this amiable creature, in remarking each artless look, each motion of pure undissembled nature, betrayed by his wanton eyes}}
Free of artificiality; natural.
Lacking art, knowledge, or skill; uncultured and ignorant.
Poorly made or done; crude.
As adjectives the difference between plainspoken and artless
is that plainspoken is speaking plainly or simply while artless is having or displaying no guile, cunning, or deceit.plainspoken
English
Alternative forms
* plain-spokenAdjective
(en adjective)- He was a plainspoken fellow with plenty of amazing stories to tell.
See also
* outspoken * softspoken English adjectives ending in -enartless
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- This pendant has artless charm.