ugliness

/ˈʌɡlɪnəs/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being ugly; unpleasantness of appearance.

“The artist’s depiction of the city’s ugliness was a commentary on urban decay.”

2. noun

The quality of being unpleasant, displeasing, or distasteful, especially in a moral or aesthetic sense.

“The politician’s proposals were criticized for their ugliness, as they unfairly targeted vulnerable communities.”

Synonyms

  • hideousness
  • repulsiveness
  • unsightliness

Antonyms

  • attractiveness
  • beauty
  • loveliness