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Synonyms & Similar Words
unattractive
unpleasant
unsightly
repulsive
repugnant
disgusting
distasteful
unappealing
hideous
ghastly
gruesome
horrific
dreadful
frightful
terrible
awful
appalling
offensive
objectionable
disagreeable
nauseating
vile
foul
loathsome
odious
abhorrent
hateful
detestable
despicable
Meaning of Ugly
The primary meaning of the word "ugly" is relating to something that is unpleasant or unattractive to look at.
Definitions
- Giving an unpleasant or repulsive sensation, especially through being unsightly or offensive
- * Morally repugnant or objectionable
- * Used to describe someone or something that is unpleasant to look at or be around
Etymology of Ugly
The word "ugly" originated from the Old Norse word "uggligR", which is a combination of "uggR" meaning fear or dread, and the suffix "-ligR" meaning having the quality of
The word has been used in the English language since the 13th century, initially with a connotation of fear or dread, and later developing into a description of something unpleasant to look at
Example Uses
- The old, abandoned house looked ugly and foreboding
- * She thought the new haircut made her look ugly, so she decided to grow it out
- * The ugliness of the crime scene was a shock to the investigators