ugliness

noun

ug·​li·​ness ˈə-glē-nəs 

1

: the quality or state of being ugly

2

: something that is ugly

Examples of ugliness in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On lesbian identity and the gendered politics of ugliness. — Literary Hub, 8 May 2026

But after spending the past two decades exploring how music can cut through the ugliness of human nature, Carney decides to give our demons a fighting chance. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 29 May 2026

Thomas and Bonner must call out their experiences to showcase the ugliness out there and, with any luck, prompt a more profound response from the league to the issue of harassment. — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 2 July 2026

His reputation has dwindled in recent years, and not without good reason—there’s a lot of ugliness in his work, especially his attitude toward women. — Charlie Lee, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1