proverb · Words worth keeping
Every family has an ugly member.
Every family has an ugly member.
Historical period not yet established
Understand the thought
Meaning in plain English
Every family having an ugly member assigns a negative appearance label within a universal family claim. The saying presents a harsh comparison of belonging and looks.
What the words are saying
A critical interpretation rejects appearance as a measure of dignity and does not identify anyone who must fill such a role. The wording might invite discussion of imperfection, but that reading does not establish the exact traditional meaning. A useful application challenges ridicule without ranking relatives or excusing harmful conduct.
Everyday example
Someone rejects an appearance-based family joke while addressing real conduct separately.
When to use it
Use it critically to examine appearance-based ridicule.
What it does not mean
No universal family role, beauty ranking or human worth from looks is established.
Agent-assisted editorial interpretation. This explains the words; it does not by itself verify their author or earliest origin.
Attribution & collection notes
- Author or tradition
- Traditional
Attribution: traditional - Country attributed
Russia
A country attribution does not establish the earliest origin.- Historical period
- Historical period not yet established
No sufficiently supported historical placement has been established. Import and download dates are not treated as composition dates. - Recorded source
- Contributor-provided wisdom reference (2014 AD)
Supplied reference B; unit 872; PDF page 77; collection label: Russia
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- Culture
- Russia