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- pronunciation:
- uh
gli
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
uglier, ugliest |
| definition 1: |
unpleasant to look at; not attractive.
He has an ugly scar on his face.My aunt buys me ugly dresses.- synonyms:
- unsightly
- antonyms:
- attractive, beautiful, fair, good-looking, handsome, lovely, picturesque, pretty, stunning
- similar words:
- hideous, homely, plain
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| definition 2: |
causing offense; mean in a repulsive way.
That was an ugly thing to say.- synonyms:
- disgusting, hideous, objectionable, offensive
- antonyms:
- agreeable, pleasant
- similar words:
- abominable, disagreeable, distasteful, foul, loathsome, nasty, obnoxious, repellent, rotten, unpleasant
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| definition 3: |
likely to cause trouble; very unfriendly.
The mob soon turned ugly.- synonyms:
- hostile, ominous, unfriendly
- similar words:
- mean, menacing, nasty, offensive, sinister, violent, wild
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| related words: |
grotesque, monstrous |
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| derivations: |
uglily (adv.), ugliness (n.) |
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