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    Laideur (en. Ugliness)

    /lɛdœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Character of what lacks harmony or appeal.
    The ugliness of the building contrasts with the beauty of the landscape.
    La laideur du bâtiment contraste avec la beauté du paysage.
    Unpleasant aspect of a thing or a person.
    He criticized the ugliness of the interior decoration.
    Il a critiqué la laideur de la décoration intérieure.
    State of what is considered unesthetic.
    The ugliness of this statue shocks visitors.
    La laideur de cette statue choque les visiteurs.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'laide', meaning 'ugly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ugliness of things
    Negative or unacceptable aspect of objects.
    laideur des choses
    human ugliness
    Characteristics deemed unattractive in a person.
    laideur humaine

    Related Words

    ugly
    Having an unpleasant appearance.
    laid
    beautiful
    Having a pleasant appearance.
    beau
    aesthetic
    Related to beauty or art.
    esthétique

    Slang Meanings

    Slang terms associated with a person considered unattractive.
    They call him 'ugly' in the yard.
    On l'appelle 'moche' dans la cour.
    Amusing way to refer to something particularly ugly.
    This piece of furniture is a real 'dinosaur' as it's so ugly.
    Ce meuble est un vrai 'dinosaure' tant il est moche.