Meaning & use

ugly

adjective·Everyday

Unpleasant or unattractive to look at.

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The building's ugly gray facade stood out among the colorful houses nearby.

The argument turned ugly once both sides started shouting insults.

A note on using this word

Ugly can describe physical appearance or, figuratively, an unpleasant and hostile situation, as in 'things got ugly.'

Words with a similar meaning

unattractivehideousunsightly

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