noun
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.”
noun
1
The quality of being unpleasant to look at.
"The renovation was meant to hide the ugliness of the old facade."
"Critics complained about the sheer ugliness of the new building."
2
Unpleasant or hostile behaviour, especially between people.
"There was real ugliness in the crowd after the referee's decision."
How to use ugliness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing unattractive — or, for behaviour, being nasty and unpleasant.
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Word forms
- Plural
- uglinesses
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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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Related words
Rhymes for ugliness
business
laziness
holiness
happiness
craziness
weariness
readiness
emptiness
manliness
dizziness
tardiness
heaviness
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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.
