ugliness
noun/ˈʌɡlinəs/
Frequency rank: #13,387 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the quality of being unpleasant or unattractive in appearance.
Example sentence
The ugliness of the abandoned building made the whole street look depressing.
Synonyms & related words
- hideousness
- homeliness
- unsightliness
- unattractiveness
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