monstrosity

[mon-stros-i-tee]

noun

plural

monstrosities 

1. the state or character of being monstrous.

2. a monster or something monstrous.

monstrosity

/ mɒnˈstrɒsɪtɪ /

noun

1. an outrageous or ugly person or thing; monster

2. the state or quality of being monstrous

Word History and Origins

Origin of monstrosity¹

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

Example Sentences

“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.

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

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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.

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The government said it will modernise Greek labour laws, but a spokesperson for the left-wing opposition Syriza party called the bill a "legislative monstrosity".

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Nor do they have the incredible movement, anticipation and reflexes that he does that make him such an unmanageable monstrosity for defenders.

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