Monstrosity

usgb/mɑːnˈstrɑːsəti/
noun

Something that is very large and ugly, especially a building.

The new shopping mall is a monstrosity that spoils the city's skyline.
Visual representation of "monstrosity" - Something that is very large and ugly, especially a building.

Often appears as...

  • architectural monstrosity
  • monstrous monstrosity

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Disapproving

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Visual Impact

Use 'monstrosity' when emphasizing the negative visual impact of something large.

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That huge, colorful statue is a monstrosity in the serene park.
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Negative Judgment

Expresses a strong negative judgment; implies that the speaker dislikes the appearance.

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They built a monstrosity right in front of my beautiful view.
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Not Literal

Sometimes used metaphorically to describe something complex or poorly designed.

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Their website is a monstrosity, it’s impossible to navigate.
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