Hideousness Meaning in English
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Definition
Hideousness is the quality of being extremely ugly or shocking, either in appearance or nature. It can describe physical looks or terrible actions and behavior.
Usage & Nuances
Formal, literary, or expressive; much less common than 'ugliness'. Used to highlight something shockingly ugly or morally horrifying, not for ordinary unpleasantness. Collocates with 'the hideousness of war,' 'the hideousness of the scene.'
Example Sentences
She was shocked by the hideousness of the crime.
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The movie showed the hideousness of the monster.
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The hideousness of the old house made it hard to sell.
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They tried to cover up the hideousness of what happened that night.
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People were left speechless by the hideousness of the war photos.
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Once you see the hideousness inside, it’s impossible to forget.
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