Inelegance

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɛləɡəns/

Definitions of inelegance

noun lack of elegance or grace; awkwardness or clumsiness in appearance or behavior

Example Sentences

A1 The room was decorated with a certain inelegance that made it feel cozy.

A2 She moved with an inelegance that was endearing to those around her.

B1 The speech was well-written but delivered with a slight inelegance.

B2 The designer's collection was criticized for its inelegance and lack of sophistication.

C1 The novel was praised for its eloquence but criticized for its occasional moments of inelegance.

C2 Despite his intelligence and charm, his inelegance in social situations often held him back.

Examples of inelegance in a Sentence

formal The design of the building was criticized for its inelegance and lack of architectural grace.

informal She was embarrassed by the inelegance of her outfit at the party.

slang His dance moves were full of inelegance, like a baby giraffe learning to walk.

figurative The inelegance of his speech betrayed his lack of education on the topic.

Grammatical Forms of inelegance

• plural: inelegances
• comparative: more inelegant
• superlative: most inelegant
• present tense: is inelegant
• future tense: will be inelegant
• perfect tense: has been inelegant
• continuous tense: is being inelegant
• singular: inelegance
• positive degree: inelegant
• infinitive: to be inelegant
• gerund: being inelegant
• participle: inelegantly

Origin and Evolution of inelegance

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inelegance' originated from the Latin word 'inelegantia', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'elegantia' meaning 'elegance'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inelegance' has retained its original meaning of lacking elegance or grace, and is commonly used in discussions of aesthetics and style.