Ugliness: meaning, definitions and examples
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ugliness
[ ˈʌɡlinəs ]
physical appearance
The quality or state of being ugly; lack of beauty or attractiveness.
Synonyms
hideousness, unattractiveness, unsightliness
Examples of usage
- Her ugliness was only surpassed by her cruel personality.
- He was mocked for his ugliness, but he shrugged it off with a smile.
unpleasantness
The quality of being unpleasant, offensive, or repulsive.
Synonyms
offensiveness, repulsiveness, vileness
Examples of usage
- The ugliness of the situation made it difficult to find a solution.
- The ugliness of his words left a bitter taste in my mouth.
Translations
Translations of the word "ugliness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 feiúra
🇮🇳 कुरूपता
🇩🇪 Hässlichkeit
🇮🇩 keburukan
🇺🇦 потворність
🇵🇱 brzydota
🇯🇵 醜さ (minikusa)
🇫🇷 laideur
🇪🇸 fealdad
🇹🇷 çirkinlik
🇰🇷 추함 (chuham)
🇸🇦 قبح (qubḥ)
🇨🇿 ošklivost
🇸🇰 škaredosť
🇨🇳 丑陋 (chǒulòu)
🇸🇮 grdota
🇮🇸 ljótleiki
🇰🇿 сұрықсыздық
🇬🇪 საძაგლობა (sadzagloba)
🇦🇿 çirkinlik
🇲🇽 fealdad
Word origin
The word 'ugliness' dates back to the Middle English period, derived from the Old English word 'ugle', meaning frightful or dreadful. Over time, the word evolved to encompass both physical unattractiveness and unpleasantness. The concept of ugliness has been a recurring theme in art, literature, and philosophy, often used to contrast with notions of beauty and perfection.