monstrosity

American  

[mon-stros-i-tee] / mɒnˈstrɒs ɪ ti /

noun

plural

monstrosities

1. the state or character of being monstrous.

2. a monster or something monstrous.

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monstrosity British  

/ mɒnˈstrɒsɪtɪ /

noun

1. an outrageous or ugly person or thing; monster

2. the state or quality of being monstrous

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Etymology

Origin of monstrosity

1545–55; < Late Latin mōnstrōsitās, equivalent to Latin mōnstrōs ( us ) monstrous + -itās -ity

Example Sentences

Hughes pointed to the impact of the United States' 15-megaton Bravo test at Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands on March 1, 1954 -- "equivalent to 1,000 Hiroshima bombs -- an absolute monstrosity".

From Barron's

While sympathizing with the need for more affordable housing, Maupin said in a video posted on Facebook that Align’s proposal is “a bit of a monstrosity, from the pictures I’ve seen.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s right that when you see the scale, the monstrosity of these numbers, to have a healthy dose of skepticism,” said Seema Shah, chief global strategist at Principal Asset Management.

From The Wall Street Journal

It may seem as if the point is to turn the mirror on society’s endless appetite for monstrosity.

From Salon

And if you believe part of Oscars’ purpose is to promote the industry and celebrate its achievements, there’s no better time for the academy to get over its traditional disdain for cinematic monstrosities.

From Los Angeles Times