CONCEPTUAL METAPHORICAL ANALYSIS OF THE CONCEPT OF UGLINESS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK DISCOURSE
Keywords:
ugliness, conceptual metaphor, cognitive linguistics, discourse, English, Uzbek, evaluation, perceptionAbstract
The concept of ugliness occupies a complex and multidimensional position within human cognition and linguistic expression. While often perceived as a purely aesthetic judgment, ugliness in discourse reflects deeper cultural, moral, and emotional evaluations encoded through language. This article explores the conceptual metaphorical structures underlying the notion of ugliness in English and Uzbek discourse within the framework of cognitive linguistics. Drawing on the theory of conceptual metaphor proposed by George Lakoff and Mark Johnson, the study analyzes how abstract perceptions of ugliness are structured through metaphorical mappings such as ugliness as moral corruption, disorder, or deviation from norms. A comparative analysis reveals both universal tendencies and culturally specific patterns in metaphor usage. English discourse often associates ugliness with immorality, darkness, and internal decay, while Uzbek discourse tends to emphasize social harmony, shame, and deviation from collective values. The findings demonstrate that ugliness is not merely a descriptive category but a culturally mediated conceptual construct that reflects broader ideological and emotional frameworks.
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