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Ungainly vs Inelegant - What's the difference?

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Ungainly is a related term of inelegant.


As adjectives the difference between ungainly and inelegant

is that ungainly is clumsy; lacking grace while inelegant is inelegant (not elegant).

ungainly

English

Adjective

(er)
  • clumsy; lacking grace.
  • * Macaulay
  • His ungainly figure and eccentric manners.
  • difficult to move or to manage; unwieldy.
  • (obsolete) unsuitable; unprofitable
  • (Hammond)

    inelegant

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not elegant; not exhibiting neatness, refinement, or precision.
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