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   In·el·e·gant

   /inˈeləɡ(ə)nt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having or showing a lack of physical grace, elegance, or refinement: "he came skidding to an inelegant halt" Similar unrefineduncouthunsophisticatedunpolisheduncultureduncultivatedgauchecrudeill-bredcoarsevulgarrudeimpoliteunmannerlyungracefulgracelessungainlyuncoordinatedgawkyganglingawkwardclumsylumberingblunderingineptunskillfulinexpertinformal:with two left feetlike a bull in a china shopOpposite refinedpoliteelegant

   Word Origin early 16th century: from French inélégant, from Latin inelegant-, from in- ‘not’ + Latin elegant- ‘fastidious, refined’ (see elegant).

   Derivatives

   • 1. inelegance noun
   • 2. inelegantly adverb

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   What is the meaning of inelegant?

   • Lacking refinement or polish; not elegant. Not elegant; lacking refinement, good taste, grace, etc.; coarse; crude. Not elegant; not exhibiting neatness, refinement, or precision. Dean caught his breath before answering her inelegant question.

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   What is the difference between unelegant and inelegant?

   • Unelegant vs Inelegant - What's the difference? is that unelegant is not elegant while inelegant is not elegant; not exhibiting neatness, refinement, or precision. It has two ?mall quadrangles, the ?tructure of which is ancient, and not very regular, but yet not unelegant .

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   • The answer to this crossword puzzle is 5 letters long and begins with C. Below you will find the correct answer to Inelegant Crossword Clue, if you need more help finishing your crossword continue your navigation and try our search function .

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   inelegant meaning: 1. not attractive, especially because of being awkward in movement or manner: 2. not skilful or…. Learn more.

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   Definition of inelegant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   having or showing a lack of physical grace, elegance, or refinement:. Meaning, pronunciation and example sentences, English to English reference content.

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   Define inelegant. inelegant synonyms, inelegant pronunciation, inelegant translation, English dictionary definition of inelegant. adj. Lacking refinement or polish; not elegant. in·el′e·gant·ly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   If you say that something is inelegant, you mean that it is not attractive or graceful. The grand piano has been replaced with a small, inelegant electric model. Synonyms: clumsy , awkward , ungainly , rough More Synonyms of inelegant

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   Jun 2, 2024 · inelegant (comparative more inelegant, superlative most inelegant) Not elegant; not exhibiting neatness, refinement, or precision.

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   adjective. Not elegant; lacking refinement, good taste, grace, etc.; coarse; crude. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: ungenteel. graceless. gauche. crass. common. clumsy. awkward. crude. vulgar. unrefined. coarse. tacky. unbecoming. tasteless. Antonyms: elegant. graceful. sophisticated. refined. glamorous. Origin of Inelegant.