noun

uglies

Uglies (noun) means the quality or state of being ugly; unattractiveness. Example: “She embraced the uglies of the old building and turned it into a quirky café.”

noun

The quality or state of being ugly; unattractiveness.

"She embraced the uglies of the old building and turned it into a quirky café."

"The renovation was less about hiding the uglies and more about celebrating the house's character."

How to use uglies

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA casual, informal way to talk about ugliness — the rough or unattractive parts of something.

When to use it

Informal; mostly used in casual speech rather than formal writing.

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Etymology

From ugly + -s.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “uglies” mean?

The word “uglies” means the quality or state of being ugly; unattractiveness. In plain terms, a casual, informal way to talk about ugliness — the rough or unattractive parts of something.

How do you use “uglies” in a sentence?

Here is “uglies” used in a sentence: “She embraced the uglies of the old building and turned it into a quirky café.”

What part of speech is “uglies”?

“Uglies” is a noun.

What is the meaning of uglies?

"uglies" (noun) means the quality or state of being ugly; unattractiveness.