Etymology
The word "ugly" comes from the Old English word "ugge," which means "fearsome" or "terrible." It is related to the German word "übel," which means "evil" or "bad," and the Latin word "oculus," which means "eye."
Meaning
The word "ugly" is used to describe something that is visually unappealing or repulsive. It can also be used to describe something that is morally or ethically bad.
Origin
The word "ugly" was first used in the 13th century. It was originally used to describe something that was physically deformed or disfigured. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include anything that was considered to be visually unappealing. In the 18th century, the word "ugly" began to be used to describe something that was morally or ethically bad.
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