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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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
Self-storage, another warehouse-type property, has also tried to overcome an ugliness factor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 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
As if the ugliness of the 120 minutes wasn't enough - the grisly battle, the hair-on-fire panic, the abysmal lack of anything resembling coherence or even competence - there was the disgrace of the post-match.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2026
Long hours she sat looking in the mirror, trying to discover the secret of the ugliness, the ugliness that made her ignored or despised at school, by teachers and classmates alike.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
