noun
- plural of ugliness; the quality or state of being ugly; unpleasant or repulsive appearances
Usage: formal
Examples
- The architect tried to hide the uglinesses of the old building with decorative panels.
- She couldn’t ignore the various uglinesses that marred the otherwise peaceful landscape.
- The renovation project aimed to eliminate the uglinesses left by years of neglect.
- Critics pointed out the uglinesses in the urban planning design.
- The artist’s work explored both the beauties and uglinesses of modern life.