ugliness
noun/ˈʌɡlinəs/
Frequency rank: #13,387 most common English word
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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