1. Lourd. Style inélégant.
2. Indélicat. Action inélégante.
1. Belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness; SYN. primitive, rude.
2. Not carefully or expertly made; SYN. rough.
3. Not processed or subjected to analysis; SYN. raw.
ETYM Latin inelegans: cf. French inélégant. Related to In- not, and Elegant.
Lacking in refinement or grace or good taste.