inelegant
See also: inélégant
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Middle French inélégant, from Latin inelegans; equivalent to in- + elegant.
Pronunciation
Adjective
inelegant (comparative more inelegant, superlative most inelegant)
- Not elegant; not exhibiting neatness, refinement, or precision.
- 2012 June 19, Phil McNulty, “England 1-0 Ukraine”, in BBC Sport[1]:
- 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
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