ugliness Meaning & Definition
What Does Ugliness Mean?
As a noun, ugliness means The condition of being ugly. It is also used to mean An unsightly or frightful object.
Quick Facts About Ugliness
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈʌɡlinɪs/ |
| Antonyms | beauty |
| Plural | uglinesses |
Ugliness Definition (Noun)
- The condition of being ugly.
Everything that's realistic has some sort of ugliness in it. Even a flower is ugly when it wilts, a bird when it seeks its prey, the ocean when it becomes violent. Sharon Tate
- An unsightly or frightful object.
- Unpleasant behaviour.
There was some ugliness at the council meeting.
Synonyms of Ugliness
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Ugliness synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Ugliness
Ugliness in a Sentence
Everything that's realistic has some sort of ugliness in it. Even a flower is ugly when it wilts, a bird when it seeks its prey, the ocean when it becomes violent. Sharon Tate
There was some ugliness at the council meeting.
Word Forms & Grammar
ugliness (countable and uncountable, plural uglinesses)
Origin of Ugliness
From ugly + -ness.
Common Questions About Ugliness
What part of speech is ugliness?
Ugliness is a noun.
What is the opposite of ugliness?
The opposite of ugliness is beauty.
What is the plural of ugliness?
The plural of ugliness is uglinesses.