Monstrosity
(noun)
- An extremely ugly or grotesque object or creature.
- Something that is monstrously large or impractical.
- A thing that is monstrously evil or wicked.
Origin:
From the latin word "monstrum" meaning "monster" or "portent".
Examples:
- The new building was a monstrosity, out of place with the surrounding architecture.
- The creature was a monstrosity, a grotesque blend of different animals.
- The new policy was a monstrosity, as it would have detrimental effects on the citizens.
- The monstrosity of the event left him in shock.
- The monstrosity that was created in the lab was too dangerous to be released.