Inelegant: meaning, definitions and examples
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inelegant
[ ɪˈnɛlɪɡənt ]
not well-designed
Lacking in refinement or grace; not elegant; not tasteful. Inelegant solutions to complex problems often lead to inefficiency and confusion. Inelegant designs can be off-putting to potential customers.
Synonyms
awkward, clumsy, crude, ungraceful
Examples of usage
- Her inelegant writing style made the report difficult to read.
- The inelegant layout of the apartment made it feel cramped and cluttered.
Translations
Translations of the word "inelegant" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inelegante
🇮🇳 अशिष्ट
🇩🇪 unelegant
🇮🇩 tidak elegan
🇺🇦 неграційний
🇵🇱 nieelegancki
🇯🇵 不格好な (ぶかっこうな)
🇫🇷 inélegant
🇪🇸 inelegante
🇹🇷 elegansız
🇰🇷 우아하지 않은
🇸🇦 غير أنيق
🇨🇿 nelegantní
🇸🇰 nelegantný
🇨🇳 不优雅的 (bù yōuyǎ de)
🇸🇮 neelektanten
🇮🇸 ósmekklegt
🇰🇿 сәнсіз
🇬🇪 უხარისხო
🇦🇿 zövqsüz
🇲🇽 inelegante
Etymology
The word 'inelegant' originated from the Latin word 'inelegans', which means 'not elegant'. It entered the English language in the late 17th century. Over time, 'inelegant' has been used to describe things that lack grace, refinement, or good taste. Its usage has evolved to encompass a wide range of contexts, from design and style to problem-solving and communication.
See also: elegantly, inelegantly.