Word UGLY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

ugly

🇺🇸 [ˈʌɡli]

Meanings

Unpleasant to look at or aesthetically unpleasing. The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is morally or socially unpleasant. It often conveys a sense of disapproval or disgust.

Examples

• The building has an ugly, outdated design.
• She was upset by the ugly comments made about her dress.
• The storm left behind an ugly mess in the town.

Synonyms

unattractive • unsightly • hideous

Antonyms

beautiful • attractive • pretty