ugliness
|ug-li-ness|
/ˈʌɡlinəs/
(ugly)
unattractive appearance
Etymology
'ugliness' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'uglīnesse', where 'ugly' meant 'frightful' and '-ness' denoted a state or quality.
'uglīnesse' transformed into the modern English word 'ugliness' through gradual phonetic changes.
Initially, it meant 'frightful appearance', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unattractive appearance'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being unpleasant to look at; unattractive appearance.
The ugliness of the building was a topic of discussion.
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Noun 2
a quality that causes an unpleasant or negative emotional response.
The ugliness of the situation was hard to ignore.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35