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Inelegance: meaning, definitions and examples

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inelegance

[ ˌɪnˈɛlɪɡəns ]

Noun

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lack of grace

Inelegance refers to the quality or state of lacking grace or elegance. It is the opposite of elegance and is often associated with clumsiness or awkwardness in behavior, movement, or appearance.

Synonyms

awkwardness, clumsiness, ungracefulness.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
inelegance	Describes something or someone lacking refinement or grace in appearance or style. Often used in a more formal context to criticize design, fashion, or artwork. The dress was beautiful, but its inelegance was evident in the way it draped. His inelegance in conversation often made him seem unrefined.
clumsiness	Describes physical movements that are uncoordinated or prone to accidents. Often used to describe a person's tendency to drop things or bump into objects. His clumsiness was evident when he tripped over his own feet. The child's clumsiness resulted in a broken vase.
awkwardness	Refers to a situation or person that is uncomfortable or causing discomfort. Often used to describe social interactions or physical movements that cause embarrassment or confusion. There was an awkwardness between them after the disagreement. Her awkwardness was apparent when she tried to navigate the crowded room.
ungracefulness	Refers to a lack of smoothness or elegance in movement or behavior. Often used to describe someone's actions or the way they carry themselves. Her ungracefulness was apparent when she tried to dance. He moved with ungracefulness, making his performance less appealing.

Examples of usage

The inelegance of his manners was evident in the way he slurped his soup.
Her outfit was stylish but marred by a touch of inelegance in the mismatched accessories.

Translations

Translations of the word "inelegance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 falta de elegância

🇮🇳 अशिष्टता

🇩🇪 Unanmut

🇮🇩 ketidakeleganan

🇺🇦 невишуканість

🇵🇱 nieelegancja

🇯🇵 不優雅

🇫🇷 manque d'élégance

🇪🇸 falta de elegancia

🇹🇷 zarafetsizlik

🇰🇷 우아하지 않음

🇸🇦 عدم الأناقة

🇨🇿 neumělost

🇸🇰 neumeleckosť

🇨🇳 缺乏优雅

🇸🇮 neumetnost

🇮🇸 ófágur

🇰🇿 сұрықсыздық

🇬🇪 არაელეგანტურობა

🇦🇿 zərifliksizlik

🇲🇽 falta de elegancia

Etymology

The word 'inelegance' has its roots in the Latin word 'inelegantia', which means 'want of elegance'. It entered the English language in the mid-17th century. The concept of elegance has long been valued in society, and thus the opposite term, inelegance, emerged to describe the lack of grace or refinement. Over time, it has become a common term used to denote a lack of elegance in various aspects of life.