ugliness
Ugliness (noun) means the quality of being unpleasant to look at. Example: “The renovation was meant to hide the ugliness of the old facade.”
How to Use Ugliness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing unattractive — or, for behaviour, being nasty and unpleasant.
Word Forms
uglinesses plural
Fill the Gap
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The renovation was meant to hide the _____ of the old facade.
Etymology
Formed from "ugly" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ness".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for ugliness
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “ugliness” mean?
The word “ugliness” means the quality of being unpleasant to look at. In plain terms, being unattractive — or, for behaviour, being nasty and unpleasant.
How do you use “ugliness” in a sentence?
Here is “ugliness” used in a sentence: “The renovation was meant to hide the ugliness of the old facade.”
What is another word for “ugliness”?
Words with a similar meaning to “ugliness” include repulsiveness and homeliness.
What is the opposite of “ugliness”?
The opposite of “ugliness” — its antonyms — is beauty.
What part of speech is “ugliness”?
“Ugliness” is a noun.
How many meanings does “ugliness” have?
“Ugliness” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the quality of being unpleasant to look at.