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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