Meaning & Definition of word "Ugliness"

to

arrow

    Ugliness

    /ˈʌɡ.lɪ.nəs/

    noun:

    • 1. The quality of being unpleasant or unsightly.
      • Example: The ugliness of the abandoned building contrasted sharply with the vibrant new developments around it.
    • 2. A feature or characteristic that is visually unattractive.
      • Example: Despite the ugliness of his scars, he had a kind smile that drew people to him.
    • 3. An unpleasant or offensive quality in behavior or character.
      • Example: The ugliness of her words revealed her true feelings about the situation.
    • 4. A lack of beauty or charm.
      • Example: The ugliness of the graffiti marred the beauty of the historic district.
    • 5. The state of being ugly; the opposite of beauty.
      • Example: In her eyes, the ugliness of the world was overwhelming and hard to bear.

    Etymology

    From the Old English 'ugly' + the suffix '-ness'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    beauty is in the eye of the beholder:

    Perception of beauty is subjective and not universal.

    the ugly side of:

    The unpleasant or undesirable aspect of something.

    Related Words

    ugly:

    Physically unattractive or unpleasant.

    beauty:

    A combination of qualities that pleases the senses.

    Slang Meanings of ugliness

    Meaning: A situation or thing that is very unattractive or disappointing.

    Example Sentence: That movie was total ugliness, nothing like the trailer suggested.

    Meaning: Something that is unusually bad or flawed.

    Example Sentence: That breakup was just pure ugliness.