Antonyms for artful

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ahrt-fuh l

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɑrt fəl

Definition of artful

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.

adj skillful; cunning

Example sentences :

To be "infirm of purpose" is to be at the mercy of the artful or at the disposal of accident.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

If she fell, should he not save his friend from being the dupe of an artful intriguante?
Extract from : « Calderon The Courtier » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Is incensed against him for his artful dealings with her, and for his selfish love.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

She raves at him for the artful manner in which he urges Clarissa to marry him.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

A preconcerted, forward, and artful flight, it must undoubtedly appear to them.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

But it can be brilliant, artful, intellectual, full of imagination.
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

All the same, she had precious fine arms, that artful Clemence!
Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola

The gravity and minuteness with which some particulars are related also lend an artful aid.
Extract from : « Statesman » by Plato

Some have been artful; others artless; others utterly clumsy.
Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini

So artful a fellow would well know what to make of such a privilege.'
Extract from : « Lord Kilgobbin » by Charles Lever

Synonyms for artful

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