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ugliness

/ˈʌɡlinɪs/

NOUN

1. The condition of being unattractive

The quality or state of being unpleasant or displeasing in physical appearance, form, or design.

1.1. Lack of physical beauty

The absence of pleasing physical appearance or aesthetic qualities, ranging from ordinary plainness to extreme unattractiveness.

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  • The old building's ugliness contrasted sharply with the elegant architecture surrounding it.
  • The artist explored the relationship between beauty and ugliness in the human form.
  • Despite its ugliness, the sculpture attracted considerable attention.

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1.2. Unpleasant or morally offensive qualities

The unpleasant, disturbing, or morally objectionable nature of behavior, relationships, conflicts, or social conditions.

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  • The constant criticism highlighted the ugliness of their toxic relationship.
  • Gossip and rumors can bring out the ugliness in interpersonal dynamics.
  • The documentary revealed the ugliness of excessive consumerism.

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  • wickedness
  • depravity
  • corruption
  • evil
  • cruelty

NOUN

2. An unattractive or frightful object

A person, object, or feature that is conspicuously ugly, unsightly, or visually unpleasant.

2.1. An ugly or unsightly thing

A physical object, feature, or visible imperfection regarded as ugly, misshapen, or displeasing to look at.

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  • The damaged sign became an eyesore on an otherwise attractive street.
  • The large stain was an ugly blemish on the newly painted wall.

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