Meaning & Definition of word "Ugliness"
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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.