Definition

Not having or showing creativity or skill in art or design.

Example

The painting was criticized for being unartistic and lacking imagination.

Conversation

I tried painting last night, but it turned out really unartistic.

Oh no! What happened?

I just couldn't get the colors right; it was so unartistic that I gave up.

Don't worry, sometimes it takes practice to find your style.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unartistic → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "artistic" (from Latin "artisticus", meaning relating to art). The word "unartistic" means not relating to or lacking in artistic qualities.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'artistic', which means relating to art — so unartistic describes something that lacks artistic qualities.

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