ugly
adjective
very unattractive or unpleasant to look at; offensive to the sense of beauty; displeasing in appearance.
ugliness
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a word derived from
ugly.
Example Sentences
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In much of the country, getting new land permitted for outdoor storage is nearly impossible, largely because the sites are overwhelmingly associated with noise and ugliness, making them unpopular with local governments and residents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, who has remained neutral, warned that the "brutality" and "ugliness" of the campaign could make it harder for Democrats to unite afterward.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
In its willingness to usefully engage with our everyday ugliness, “The Drama” is the boldest mainstream American film in years.
From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2026
"It is pure intention: if there is chaos, it is authored chaos: if it is ugly, it is designed ugliness; if it is absurd, it is willed absurdity."
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026
It was as though some mysterious allknowing master had given each one a cloak of ugliness to wear, and they had each accepted it without question.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
