inelegant

English

Etymology

From in- +‎ elegant.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪnˈɛlɪgənt/

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Adjective

inelegant (comparative more inelegant, superlative most inelegant)

1. Not elegant; not exhibiting neatness, refinement, or precision.
   • 2012 June 19, Phil McNulty, “England 1-0 Ukraine”, BBC Sport:

     There was still time amid the drama for Ashley Cole to almost mark his 97th cap with a goal but the erratic Pyatov made a fine recovery save after another inelegant attempt to deal with a cross.

Translations

not elegant

• Czech: neelegantní (cs)

Anagrams

• eglantine