inelegance

/ˌɪnɪˈlɛɡəns/ i-ni-LEG-əns

Definitions

1. noun

The quality or state of being lacking in elegance or refinement; lack of taste or style.

“The designer’s intentional use of bright colors and bold patterns was a deliberate choice to emphasize the inelegance of the 1970s aesthetic.”

Synonyms

  • bad taste
  • gaucheness
  • tastelessness

Antonyms

  • elegance
  • refinement
  • tastefulness