Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Ugly Duckling.
Ugly Duckling - as a noun
An ugly or unpromising child who grows into a beautiful or worthy person
Example Sentences
"The story of the ugly duckling teaches us to never judge someone by their appearance."
"She felt like the ugly duckling in her group of glamorous friends."
"After the makeover, she went from being the ugly duckling to the most attractive person in the room."
"The ugly duckling turned into a beautiful swan and amazed everyone."
"He always thought of himself as the ugly duckling of his family."