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ugliness Synonyms

Another word for ugliness

Choosing another word for ugliness depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being unpleasant, unattractive, or repulsive in physical appearance.

Usage Example

"The stark unattractiveness of the concrete factory contrasted sharply with the surrounding green hills."

Strongest
unattractiveness
unsightliness
Strong
hideousness
homeliness
grotesqueness
repulsiveness
Weak
plainness

• noun (Context 2)

The quality of being morally offensive, hostile, or deeply unpleasant in nature or behavior.

Usage Example

"The public debate unfortunately descended into personal insults and political nastiness."

Strongest
nastiness
Strong
vileness
unpleasantness
hostility
malice
foulness

Opposites of ugliness

The opposite of ugliness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

beauty
attractiveness
loveliness
decency
kindness
pleasantness
prettiness
handsomeness
See all opposites of ugliness

• Nearby Words

ugh
ugli
uglify
ugliness
ugly
ugni
uh

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ugliness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ugliness
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