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unelegant — meaning in English

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English meaning

dowdy adjective Old-fashioned and unattractive in style, especially of clothing.
ungainly adj Awkward and without grace.

Senses

unelegant is used for these senses in English:

dowdy Plain and unfashionable in style or dress.
ungainly Clumsy; lacking grace.

ungainly — full definition

adj Awkward and without grace.
adj Hard to move or handle; cumbersome.
adj Not appropriate, or bringing no benefit.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

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