The ugly duckling
“The Ugly Duckling” definition
A children’s story, told by Hans Christian Andersen. One young bird in a family of ducks is constantly mocked by the other ducks for his ugliness. Eventually, though, he grows up to be a swan — the most beautiful of all birds.
Note: An “ugly duckling” is someone who blossoms beautifully after an unpromising beginning.
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