homely
adjective
lacking in physical attractiveness; not beautiful; unattractive.
homeliness
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a word derived from
homely.
Example Sentences
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If a purpose of art is to arouse feeling, the Administration Building, regardless of its alleged homeliness, has been undeniably successful as an objet, if perhaps less so as a building.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 21, 2022
She didn’t care, she didn’t care much, about his stubbled homeliness.
From New York Times ● Nov. 2, 2018
To Lincoln, who often joked about his homeliness, it was none too clear if that helped or hurt his chances.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 21, 2016
The smallish, brown-paper-wrapped burger, a beauty in its juicy, textured homeliness, owes more to the late-night aesthetics of White Castle than to the vertiginous behemoths of Hamburger Hamlet.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 12, 2015
Her homeliness composed a form of beauty; she was quite impressive to look at.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
