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INELEGANT

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Lacking in refinement or grace or good taste

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

gauche; graceless; unpolished (lacking social polish)

homely (without artificial refinement or elegance)

Also:

undignified (lacking dignity)

unrefined ((used of persons and their behavior) not refined; uncouth)

tactless; untactful (lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others)

tasteless (lacking aesthetic or social taste)

Antonym:

elegant (refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style)

Derivation:

inelegance (the quality of lacking refinement and good taste)

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