Definition

Not well made or poorly constructed; lacking refinement or elegance.

Example

The incondite furniture in the room made it feel uncomfortable and uninviting.

Conversation

Did you see that new table they built in the park?

Yeah, it looks pretty incondite and not very stable.

I know, right? It seems like they rushed the construction.

Definitely! A little more care could have made it much better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incondite is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "conditus" (meaning established or built). The word describes something that is not well-formed or lacking structure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') and 'established' ('conditus') to remember that incondite refers to something that is not well-formed or structured.

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