noun

inelegance

Inelegance (noun) means the state or quality of being inelegant; lack of grace, refinement, beauty, or polish in language, composition, or manners.

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The state or quality of being inelegant; lack of grace, refinement, beauty, or polish in language, composition, or manners.

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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”.

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Etymology

From Middle French inélégance, from Late Latin inelegantia.

Rhymes for inelegance

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"inelegance" (noun) means the state or quality of being inelegant; lack of grace, refinement, beauty, or polish in language, composition, or manners.