Kapangitan (en. Ugliness)

ka-pan-gi-tan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state or quality of being ugly.
The ugliness of the place does not deter tourists.
Ang kapangitan ng lugar ay hindi nakakahikbi sa mga turista.
Having an unattractive appearance.
Everyone noticed the ugliness of her smile.
Naobserbahan ng lahat ang kapangitan ng kanyang ngiti.
The quality that is unpleasant to the sight.
The ugliness outside was due to the trash scattered on the road.
Ang kapangitan ng labas ay sanhi ng basura na kalat sa kalsada.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'pangit' meaning ugly.

Common Phrases and Expressions

do not look at the ugliness
Do not focus on the ugly things.
huwag mong tingnan ang kapangitan

Related Words

ugly
A word that refers to a person or thing that is unattractive.
pangit
beauty
The opposite of ugliness, referring to an attractive appearance.
kagandahan

Slang Meanings

ugly thing or situation
No matter what you do, it seems like nothing but ugliness will happen at the party later.
Kahit anong gawin mo, parang walang kapangitan ang mangyayari sa party mamaya.
unpleasant appearance
As they say, don't make yourself too ugly with your outfit.
Sabi nga nila, huwag kang masyadong magpaka-kapangitan sa damit mo.
type of dormitory that is cramped and dirty
Oh no, their dorm is really an ugliness; it's cramped and disorganized.
Naku, yung dorm nila, talagang kapangitan na masikip at walang ayos.