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inelegance
Inelegance (noun) means a lack of grace or polish in the way something is written, made, or done.
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A lack of grace or polish in the way something is written, made, or done.
"The inelegance of the ugly duckling stood in contrast to its ultimate life as a swan."
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Etymology
Comes from Middle French inélégance, from Late Latin inelegantia.
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What is the meaning of inelegance?
"inelegance" (noun) means a lack of grace or polish in the way something is written, made, or done.
What is another word for inelegance?
Other words for "inelegance" include clumsiness, gracelessness, awkwardness.
What is the opposite of inelegance?
The opposite of "inelegance" is elegance.
