inartistical
Definition
Adjective - Lacking artistic quality or taste: "inartistical" describes something that is not in accordance with the principles of art; it is unartistic or devoid of aesthetic merit. - Contrary to artistic standards: It can also mean something that goes against or violates accepted artistic norms or conventions.
Usage Examples
- (The sculpture was judged to be lacking artistic quality.)
- (The color selection failed to meet artistic standards.)
Advanced Usage
- "an inartistical approach": a method of working that ignores or rejects artistic principles.
- The engineer's inartistical approach to design resulted in a building that was functional but ugly. (The design lacked aesthetic consideration.)
Variants and Related Words
- Inartistic (adj): a more common form with the same meaning as "inartistical."
- The amateur drawing was considered inartistic by the gallery owner. (The drawing lacked artistic merit.)
- Inartistically (adv): in a manner that lacks artistic quality.
- He painted inartistically, with no regard for composition or color theory. (He painted without artistic skill.)
Synonyms
- Unartistic: not having or showing artistic skill or taste.
- Unaesthetic: not pleasing to the senses or the artistic sense.
- Tasteless: lacking in aesthetic sensitivity or good judgment.
Related Idioms
- "No eye for art": lacking the ability to appreciate or create art.
- Despite his wealth, he had no eye for art and filled his home with inartistical decorations. (He could not recognize artistic quality.)
Antonyms
- Artistic: having or revealing natural creative skill.
- Aesthetic: concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
- Tasteful: showing good aesthetic judgment.