inelegance
The state or quality of being inelegantThe state or quality of being inelegant; lack of grace, refinement, beauty, or polish in language, composition, or manners.
Meaning
1 senses(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.
More definitions
- the quality of lacking refinement and good taste
Origin
From Middle French inélégance, from Late Latin inelegantia.From Middle French inélégance, from Late Latin inelegantia.
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Forms
plural: inelegances| Singular | inelegance |
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uncountable
Synonyms
5 synonymsstate or quality of being inelegant:awkwardnessbluntnessclumsinessgracelessnesshomeliness
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedinelegant
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable