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Ugliness: meaning, definitions and examples

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ugliness

 

[ ˈʌɡlinəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,390, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.