Definition

Not related to or characterized by art or creativity.

Example

The report was very nonartistic, focusing only on facts and figures without any creative presentation.

Conversation

I just can't understand how some people can be so nonartistic with their choices.

I know what you mean; they just don't see the beauty in creativity.

Exactly! Sometimes I wish they could appreciate art more instead of sticking to nonartistic things.

Totally! Life would be so much more colorful if they did.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonartistic → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "artistic" (from Latin "artisticus", meaning relating to art). The word "nonartistic" means not relating to or characteristic of art.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'artistic' relating to 'art' — so nonartistic describes something that is not related to art.

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