ugly

adjective B1 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

"Ugly" means something that looks very unattractive or unpleasant.

💡 Be careful not to use "ugly" to describe people in a hurtful way.

Example Sentences

Do you think this painting looks ugly or beautiful ?

That old car looks ugly , but it still runs well .

The ugly weather made us cancel our outdoor plans .

Word in Context

Yesterday I walked past an old shop that looked a bit ugly from the street . I decided to go inside and saw many colorful things that made me smile . The owner told me he had repaired the broken window last week . I bought a small vase and felt happy about my find .

Common Phrases

ugly face ugly situation ugly behavior

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