Meaning of the word ugly in English

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ugly

US /ˈʌɡ.li/

UK /ˈʌɡ.li/

unpleasant or repulsive to look at

Example:

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She thought the painting was really ugly.

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The old building was an ugly sight in the city.

Synonym:

hideous unattractive unsightly plain homely

Synonym:

beautiful attractive pretty handsome gorgeous

morally repugnant or offensive

Example:

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His comments revealed an ugly side of his personality.

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The truth about the scandal was very ugly.

Synonym:

repugnant offensive vile nasty disgusting

Synonym:

good pleasant moral ethical

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