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INELEGANT

\ɪnˈɛlɪɡənt], \ɪnˈɛlɪɡənt], \ɪ_n_ˈɛ_l_ɪ_ɡ_ə_n_t]\

Definitions of INELEGANT

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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Offensive to good taste; as, slang, to say the least of it, is inelegant.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

Wanting in beauty, refinement, or ornament.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Wanting beauty or polish, as in language or manners; wanting symmetry or ornament.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

Not becoming, not beautiful, opposite to elegant; mean, despicable, contemptible.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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