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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
The state or quality of being inelegant; lack of grace, refinement, beauty, or polish in language, composition, or manners..
The inelegance of the ugly duckling stood in contrast to its ultimate life as a swan.
Use inelegance when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Inelegance means The state or quality of being inelegant; lack of grace, refinement, beauty, or polish in language, composition, or manners..
Common synonyms include awkwardness, bluntness, clumsiness, gracelessness.
Possible antonyms include elegance.
The inelegance of the ugly duckling stood in contrast to its ultimate life as a swan.
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