inartificialness

inartificialness

A child's drawing shows the inartificialness of pure creativity.

Definition

Noun: "inartificialness" refers to the quality of being natural, unpretentious, or lacking artifice; it can also denote a lack of artistic skill or refinement.

Usage Examples
  • (The natural, unpretentious quality of her writing.)
  • (The lack of artificial or contrived elements.)
  • (The lack of artistic skill or refinement.)
Advanced Usage

  • "inartificialness of manner": a way of behaving that is simple and unaffected.

    • His inartificialness of manner charmed everyone he met. (His natural, unpretentious behaviour was appealing.)

  • "inartificialness in art": a deliberate or accidental absence of sophisticated technique.

    • The sculptor valued inartificialness, preferring rough-hewn forms over polished ones. (A preference for natural or unrefined artistic expression.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Inartificial (adj): not artificial; natural; lacking artistic skill.
    • The inartificial charm of the village attracted tourists. (The natural, unpretentious charm.)
  • Inartificially (adv): in a manner that is natural or without artifice.
    • She spoke inartificially, without rehearsed phrases. (She spoke naturally and without affectation.)
  • Inartificiality (n): an alternative noun form meaning the same as "inartificialness."
    • The inartificiality of the performance was refreshing. (The naturalness of the performance.)
Synonyms
  • Naturalness: the quality of being natural and unforced.
  • Unpretentiousness: the state of being modest and not showy.
  • Simplicity: the quality of being easy to understand or plain.
  • Naivety: a lack of sophistication or artificiality (often in a positive sense).
Antonyms
  • Artificialness: the quality of being made or produced by human beings, often with a lack of naturalness.
  • Affectation: behavior that is put on to impress others.
  • Sophistication: the quality of being refined or complex, often implying artificiality.
Related Idioms
  • "In the raw": in a natural, unrefined state.
    • The actor's performance was in the raw, full of inartificialness. (Natural and unpolished.)
  • "Without frills": simple and without unnecessary additions.
    • The design was without frills, emphasizing inartificialness. (Simple and unpretentious.)