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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And so the ugliness of pedophilia itself, rather than the specifics of how Lucy comes to grips with it, assumes center stage as Kreutzer’s primary subject.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Most of the ugliness happens under the radar.
—Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
On lesbian identity and the gendered politics of ugliness.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
The ugliness will be fueled by a deluge of campaign cash from both sides.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 6 May 2026
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Most of the ugliness happens under the radar.
—Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
On lesbian identity and the gendered politics of ugliness.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
The ugliness will be fueled by a deluge of campaign cash from both sides.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 6 May 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 21 May. 2026.
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