{ } n.; pl. Inelegances Inelegancies [ L. inelegantia: cf. F. inélégance. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. The quality of being inelegant; lack of elegance or grace; lack of refinement, beauty, or polish in language, composition, or manners. [ 1913 Webster ]

The notorious inelegance of her figure. T. Hook. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Anything inelegant; as, inelegance of style in literary composition. [ 1913 Webster ]