Definition

In a way that lacks artistic quality or skill; not done with creativity or style.

Example

The painting was inartistically done, lacking any sense of beauty or technique.

Conversation

Did you see the painting that Sarah made?

Yeah, it looked a bit inartistically done, to be honest.

I thought so too; it seemed like she rushed it.

Exactly! She usually does much better work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inartistically → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "artistic" (from Latin "artisticus", meaning relating to art) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner). The word describes doing something in a manner that is not artistic or lacking in artistic quality.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') doing something 'artistic' — that's why inartistically means lacking artistic quality.

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