Antonyms for artfulness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ahrt-fuh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɑrt fəl


Definition of artfulness

Origin :
  • 1610s, "learned, well-versed in the (liberal) arts," also "characterized by technical skill," from art (n.) + -ful. Meaning "skilled in adapting means to ends" is from 1739. Related: Artfully; artfulness.
  • noun cunning
Example sentences :
  • With the artfulness that comes of years, 'I'm glad you tell her everything.'
  • Extract from : « Echoes of the War » by J. M. Barrie
  • That manner of his to us, this asking no questions, is some more of his artfulness.
  • Extract from : « Victory » by Joseph Conrad
  • The poor queen was destined to suffer from the artfulness of her maid.
  • Extract from : « Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) » by Charles Morris
  • He has an astonishing amount of artfulness and unblushing impudence.
  • Extract from : « Tom, The Bootblack » by Horatio Alger
  • Jen felt the artfulness of this, nevertheless she could not help being touched.
  • Extract from : « The Dew of Their Youth » by S. R. Crockett
  • That may have been his artfulness, to keep us from searching.
  • Extract from : « Cutlass and Cudgel » by George Manville Fenn
  • The wretched fellow had cursed a thousand times his own artfulness.
  • Extract from : « A Dog with a Bad Name » by Talbot Baines Reed
  • The propriety and artfulness of Homer's speeches have been often and justly admired.
  • Extract from : « The Lusiad » by Lus de Cames
  • The double description is used as it is a calling full of artfulness and craft.
  • Extract from : « '19,000' » by Burford Delannoy
  • He mistook her artfulness for innocence, and thought he had made a conquest.
  • Extract from : « For the Term of His Natural Life » by Marcus Clarke

Synonyms for artfulness

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