ugliness
noun
ug·li·ness
ˈə-glē-nəs 
1
: the quality or state of being ugly
2
: something that is ugly
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The ugliness would have been forgiven.
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Josh Robbins, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Esther’s complexity comes alive in her contradictions, underlining Gray’s thesis that good intentions can manifest in human ugliness.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
The Cubs could use a little more ugliness and a little less beauty.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
There’s a kind of imperfection and emotional rawness, but also these moments of incredible refinement, ugliness, and exquisiteness.
—Lilyanna D'amato, ARTnews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
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Josh Robbins, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Esther’s complexity comes alive in her contradictions, underlining Gray’s thesis that good intentions can manifest in human ugliness.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
The Cubs could use a little more ugliness and a little less beauty.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
There’s a kind of imperfection and emotional rawness, but also these moments of incredible refinement, ugliness, and exquisiteness.
—Lilyanna D'amato, ARTnews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ugliness
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“Ugliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ugliness. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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