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Synonyms & Similar Words
clumsiness
awkwardness
gaucheness
crudeness
coarseness
vulgarity
tastelessness
tackiness
shabbiness
slovenliness
messiness
untidiness
disarray
disorder
chaos
confusion
crudity
boorishness
rudeness
incivility
barbarity
savagery
brutality
crudeness
roughness
harshness
unrefinement
lack of refinement
ineptness
ineptitude
maladroitness
clumsiness
awkwardness
ungracefulness
uncoordinateness
gangliness
gawkiness
lumberingness
stiffness
rigidity
inflexibility
Meaning of Inelegance
The quality of being uncouth and lacking refinement or grace
Definitions
- The quality of being awkward or uncoordinated in movement or manner
- * Lack of refinement or culture
- * The state of being untidy or disorganized
Etymology of Inelegance
The word "inelegance" has its roots in the Latin words "in-" meaning "not" and "elegans" meaning "tasteful" or "refined"
Historically, the term has been used to describe a lack of refinement, culture, or grace, with the first recorded usage dating back to the 15th century
Example Uses
- The inelegance of the room's design made it feel unwelcoming
- * Her inelegance on the dance floor made her stand out in a crowd
- * The inelegance of the solution made it impractical for widespread use
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
elegance
refinement
culture
sophistication
polish
finesse
delicacy
subtlety
nuance
precision
neatness
tidiness
order
organization
harmony
coherence
clarity
simplicity
understatement
restraint
modesty
humility
unpretentiousness
simplicity
ease
effortlessness
fluidity
smoothness