monstrosity

A monstrosity refers to something that is extraordinarily large, ugly, or morally offensive, often causing shock or fear. It can describe physical objects, like an enormous, misshapen structure, or moral concepts, such as an act so heinous it defies normal standards. Essentially, it denotes a deviation from the usual in a way that evokes discomfort or horror, highlighting a grotesque or abnormal quality that challenges perceptions of beauty, order, or morality.