inelegant

Meanings

• Adjective

  Unnecessarily or unpleasantly crude, rough, or clumsy in expression or manner.

  - "His inelegant behavior at the dinner table was embarrassing."
  - "The inelegant solution to the problem was to simply hit it with a hammer."
  - "Her inelegant remarks about her colleagues were unprofessional."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈɛlɪɡənt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

clumsy , graceless , haphazard , démodé , passé , unchic

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inelegant
obligant , regnant , segregant

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Variants

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inelegant , inelegantly

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Etymology

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The word 'inelegant' comes from the Latin word 'elegans' meaning 'select, refined', with the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not'. Thus, 'inelegant' means 'not elegant' or 'unrefined'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'inelegant' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. In music, an 'inelegant' composition might be one that is rough or unpolished, but still possesses charm or character.

3. In computer programming, an 'inelegant' solution to a problem might be one that is complex or convoluted, but still gets the job done.

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Related Concepts

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1. rude: Both 'inelegant' and 'rude' refer to behavior or expression that is unpleasant or offensive, but 'rude' often implies a lack of manners or politeness, while 'inelegant' implies a lack of refinement or grace.

2. awkward: Both 'inelegant' and 'awkward' can refer to something that is clumsy or ungraceful, but 'awkward' often implies a lack of ease or naturalness, while 'inelegant' implies a lack of refinement or polish.

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Culture

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In literature, 'inelegant' is often used to describe a character's speech or behavior. For example, in Charles Dickens' 'David Copperfield', the character Uriah Heep is described as 'inelegant' in his speech and manners. In art, the term 'inelegant' might be used to describe a work that is rough or unpolished, but still possesses charm or character.

How to Memorize "inelegant"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize 'inelegant', visualize a person or situation that is unrefined or ungraceful. For example, imagine someone tripping and falling in a clumsy manner, or imagine a rough, unpolished piece of art.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize 'inelegant', associate it with the opposite of elegance or refinement. For example, you might associate it with the image of a sloppy, unkempt person, or with the sound of a harsh, unmusical voice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize 'inelegant', you might use a mnemonic such as 'I Never Eat Lettuce And Grapes Together', where 'INELEGANT' stands for 'I Never Eat Lettuce And Grapes Together'. This mnemonic helps you remember the word by associating it with something ungraceful or unrefined.

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