artlessly

/ˈɑrtləsli/
adverb
  1. In a natural, simple, and innocent way, without trying to deceive or impress.
    • The children artlessly shared their toys with the new kid.
    • She artlessly admitted she had never heard of the famous author.
    • He artlessly described his own failures without embarrassment.
  2. In a clumsy or unskilled manner.
    • He artlessly tried to fix the leak, making it worse.
    • The young artist artlessly mixed the colors, creating a muddy brown.
    • The speech was artlessly delivered, with long pauses and awkward gestures.
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