The phrase "ugly truth" refers to a truth or reality that is unpleasant, unpleasant to accept or acknowledge. It implies that something might be hard to hear or face because it is uncomfortable or disturbing. Full definition
IMO what the imagine illustrates is an entirely different hugely ugly truth about western culture. (nakedpastor.com)
You need to hear the sometimes - ugly truth from professionals in the business — authors, editors, agents — before you can make an objective assessment of your skill.. (the-coconut-chronicles.com)
One of the long understood and ugly truths about teaching is that the pay is low and the investment of the teacher's own funds for her classroom supplies are high. (goodereader.com)