Meaning of the word monstrosity in English

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monstrosity

US /mɑːnˈstrɑː.sə.t̬i/
UK /mɒnˈstrɒs.ə.ti/
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Noun

1.

something that is very large and ugly

Example:
The new building is a concrete monstrosity that ruins the skyline.
Her dress was a frilly monstrosity of pink lace.
2.

a thing, especially a building, that is large and badly designed

Example:
The new shopping mall is an architectural monstrosity.
They built a huge, ugly monstrosity right in the middle of the historic district.