inelegance

/in'eligəns/

Thân thiện

The dancer's inelegance was apparent in her clumsy movements.

Definition

Noun: - The quality of lacking refinement and good taste: The state or characteristic of being awkward, clumsy, or lacking in grace, polish, or sophistication.

Usage

"Inelegance" is a formal noun used to describe a lack of elegance. It refers to the quality of something that is not graceful, polished, or stylish. It can be applied to physical appearance, movement, behavior, language, design, or solutions to problems.

Examples

• The inelegance of his apology made the situation even more awkward.
• Critics noted the architectural inelegance of the new building, calling it bulky and poorly proportioned.
• She was frustrated by the inelegance of the software's user interface.
• There was a certain inelegance in the way he handled the delicate negotiations.

Advanced Usage

• "A study in inelegance": Used to describe something that serves as a prime example of being ungraceful or lacking style.
  • His attempt at a formal bow was a study in inelegance.

Variants and Related Words

• Inelegant (adj): Lacking elegance; awkward, clumsy, or ungraceful.
  • It was an inelegant solution to a complex problem.

Synonyms

• Awkwardness
• Clumsiness
• Gracelessness
• Crudeness
• Coarseness
• Ungainliness

Antonyms

• Elegance
• Grace
• Refinement
• Polish
• Sophistication

Học thuật

Noun

1. the quality of lacking refinement and good taste