noun
ugly face; hideous face
Formal or literary term for an unattractive or unsightly face. Not used in casual conversation; more common in written descriptions or elevated speech.
その肖像画には、王の醜貌が容赦なく描かれていた。
The portrait unsparingly depicted the king's ugly face.
彼は自分の醜貌を気にして、人前に出るのを避けた。
He avoided appearing in public, self-conscious about his unattractive face.
Compound of 醜 (shū, 'ugly') and 貌 (bō, 'face' or 'appearance'). Both kanji are used in formal or literary contexts; the word is not common in everyday speech.