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homeliness

[ˈhoʊmlɪnəs]
noun
falta de beleza; aspecto pouco atrativo
1. The quality of being unattractive in appearance; lack of physical beauty
She was not bothered by her homeliness and had great confidence.
Ela não se incomodava com sua falta de beleza e tinha grande confiança.
2. The quality of being simple, plain, and unpretentious; characteristic of home
The homeliness of the cottage gave it a warm, welcoming feeling.
A simplicidade da cabana lhe dava uma atmosfera calorosa e acolhedora.
Synonyms
plainnessunattractivenessplainness of featuresordinariness
Antonyms
beautyattractivenesslovelinesshandsomeness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falta de beleza; simplicidade
Most common usage in Brazil
Portugal
falta de atratividade; aspecto simples
European Portuguese tends to use 'falta de atratividade'
São Paulo
feiúra; simplicidade
More colloquial in urban contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

plain as day
not a beauty
homely as a mud fence
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