ugliness

noun

ug·​li·​ness ˈə-glē-nəs How to pronounce ugliness (audio)
Synonyms of uglinessnext
1
: the quality or state of being ugly
2
: something that is ugly

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The studio cares little about the franchise’s ugliness or its pleasures, beyond whatever might make a reboot profitable. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2026 What that young girl saw damaged and scarred her heart; one wonders why the happy adults around her could not see the ugliness inherent in killing a fellow human being. — Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026 At this level of wealth, residents may expect not just radiant-floor heating but also a degree of insulation from the ugliness of daily life. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026 But ratings plummeted in Season 2 amid heavy backlash to the show’s inherent ugliness, and it was canceled. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ugliness

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of ugliness was in the 14th century

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“Ugliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ugliness. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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