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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