"The __ Duckling" (fairy tale) (4)

I believe the answer is:

(Other definitions for ugly that I've seen before include "It's not fair" , "Repulsive to the eye" , "Disquieting" , "Repulsive in appearance" , "Far from pretty" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times and the Newsday.

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