inelegant

Definitions

Lacking grace, style, or refinement in appearance, movement, or expression.

Clumsy, awkward, or poorly conceived in design or execution.

Examples

The architect's design was criticized for its inelegant use of space and clunky proportions.

He made an inelegant attempt to explain his absence, which only made the situation more awkward.

The software's inelegant code structure made it incredibly difficult for the team to maintain.

Synonyms

clumsy awkward ungraceful crude gauche unrefined unsophisticated

Antonyms

elegant graceful refined sophisticated polished stylish debonair