inelegantly
UK/ɪn'elɪɡəntlɪ/US/ɪn'elɪɡəntlɪ/
C2
Definitions
adv.
In a graceless or clumsy way
不雅地；笨拙地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedinelegantnot, opposite of
+
-lyin the manner of
=inelegantly
Adverb of inelegant (in- 'not' + elegant, where elegant hides e- 'out' + leg 'choose').
Example Sentences
- 1.
The code solved the problem, if somewhat inelegantly.