Definition

The state of being unattractive or not pleasing in appearance.

Example

The unloveliness of the old building made it hard to sell.

Conversation

I saw a painting today that was filled with such unloveliness.

Really? That sounds intriguing, in a way.

Yeah, it made me think about how beauty is subjective.

Absolutely! Sometimes what seems ugly can have its own charm.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unloveliness → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "loveliness" (from "love" (from Old English *lufu*, meaning deep affection) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state of being). The word "unloveliness" means the state of not being lovely or lacking beauty and affection.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being combined with 'loveliness' to remember that 'unloveliness' refers to the state of lacking beauty or affection.

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