CEFR A2

ugly

adjective

Meaning

Unpleasant or repulsive, especially in appearance.

Examples

The politician made some ugly remarks about his opponent.
She found the dark, stormy weather rather ugly.

Synonyms: plain, unattractive, hideous, grotesque

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ugly (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈʌɡli/

Definition

Unpleasant or repulsive, especially in appearance.

Examples

The politician made some ugly remarks about his opponent.
She found the dark, stormy weather rather ugly.
He had an ugly scar on his cheek from the accident.

How to Use ugly

ugly to behold (collocation): Extremely unpleasant to look at. — "The old factory was an ugly sight to behold."
ugly mood (collocation): A state of being very bad-tempered or angry. — "He's in an ugly mood today, so don't bother him."

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