1. Lack of elegance; absence of grace, refinement, or style
The inelegance of his speech made him unpopular at the formal dinner.
A inelegância de seu discurso o tornou impopular no jantar formal.
2. An awkward, ungraceful, or tasteless action or manner
The inelegance of that furniture choice clashed with the modern décor.
A inelegância daquela escolha de móvel contrastava com a decoração moderna.
3. Lack of sophistication or refinement in appearance or behavior
Her inelegance was evident in the way she carried herself.
Sua inelegância era evidente na forma como se comportava.