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ugly Definition and Meaning in English (ugly definition)

adjective
Synonyms:unattractivehideousrepulsive
Quick Answer • Definition

Ugly definition: Unpleasant or repulsive to look at; not aesthetically pleasing.

Definitions of Ugly

  1. 1adjective

    Unpleasant or repulsive to look at; not aesthetically pleasing.

  2. 2adjective

    Morally objectionable or offensive; unpleasant in character or nature.

Example Sentences

casual

“The ugly duckling eventually grew into a beautiful swan.”

casual

“He made an ugly face to scare the children.”

formal

“The truth about the scandal was very ugly.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounugliness
comparativeuglier
superlativeugliest

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

the ugly truthcollocation

A harsh or unpleasant reality that is difficult to accept.

ugly ducklingidiom

Someone or something that is initially unattractive or unpromising but later becomes beautiful or successful.

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Ugly definition: Unpleasant or repulsive to look at; not aesthetically pleasing.
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'Ugly' translates to 'ugly' in English. Ugly definition: Unpleasant or repulsive to look at; not aesthetically pleasing.
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