inelegance en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle French inélégance, from Late Latin inelegantia.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) The state or quality of being inelegant; lack of grace, refinement, beauty, or polish in language, composition, or manners.
The inelegance of the ugly duckling stood in contrast to its ultimate life as a swan.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| inelegances | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
clumsiness (state or quality of being inelegant) · gracelessness (state or quality of being inelegant) · awkwardness (state or quality of being inelegant) · homeliness (state or quality of being inelegant) · bluntness (state or quality of being inelegant)