homeliness

Example Sentences

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If a purpose of art is to arouse feeling, the Administration Building, regardless of its alleged homeliness, has been undeniably successful as an objet, if perhaps less so as a building.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2022

To Lincoln, who often joked about his homeliness, it was none too clear if that helped or hurt his chances.

From Washington Times • Feb. 21, 2016

Raised by her maternal grandmother, she was dismissed for her homeliness and tagged with the nickname "Granny."

From US News • Sep. 10, 2014

If you really want to pull off grim, a little homeliness helps.

From New York Times • Aug. 15, 2014

Her homeliness composed a form of beauty; she was quite impressive to look at.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson