Inelegant

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɛlɪdʒənt/

Definitions of inelegant

adjective not elegant; lacking in refinement or grace

Example Sentences

A1 The new student's handwriting is quite inelegant.

A2 The website's design is inelegant and difficult to navigate.

B1 The presentation was informative but marred by inelegant transitions.

B2 Despite its impressive features, the app's interface is considered inelegant by many users.

C1 The CEO's speech was filled with inelegant language and lacked coherence.

C2 The novel's plot was intriguing, but the author's inelegant prose detracted from the overall experience.

Examples of inelegant in a Sentence

formal The design of the building was considered inelegant by the architect.

informal Her outfit looked a bit inelegant for the formal event.

slang That dance move was so inelegant, it was hilarious!

figurative His speech was inelegant, lacking the finesse of a seasoned orator.

Grammatical Forms of inelegant

• past tense: inelegantly
• plural: inelegants
• 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: inelegant
• positive degree: inelegant
• infinitive: to be inelegant
• gerund: being inelegant
• participle: inelegantly

Origin and Evolution of inelegant

First Known Use: 1560 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inelegant' originated from the Latin word 'inelegans', which is a combination of 'in-' (not) and 'elegans' (elegant).

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something lacking elegance or refinement, the word 'inelegant' has evolved to also connote clumsiness or awkwardness in appearance or behavior.