1. lacking elegance, grace, or refinement; not graceful or sophisticated in appearance, manner, or style
The inelegant design of the building clashed with the historic architecture around it.
O design inelegante do edifício contrastava com a arquitetura histórica ao seu redor.
2. crude, awkward, or tactless in expression or behavior
His inelegant attempt at humor fell flat with the audience.
Sua tentativa inelegante de humor não funcionou com o público.
3. not refined or sophisticated; lacking taste or style
The inelegant furnishings made the room feel uncomfortable.
Os móveis inelegantes deixaram a sala com uma sensação desconfortável.