ugliness
ugliness

ugly


Definition: Meaning of, ugly in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈʌɡli /

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ugly uglier ugliest
  1. extremely unattractive and unpleasant to look at [=  hideous]
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  2. used to describe a situation which is very bad or violent, and which makes you feel frightened or threatened
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  3. ugly ideas, feelings, remarks etc are unpleasant
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  4. ugly duckling someone who is less attractive, successful etc than other people, but who becomes beautiful and successful later
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ugly used in phrases

  • Ugly Sisters, the
    1. two characters in the FAIRY TALE about CINDERELLA . They are CINDERELLA's sisters, and are ugly and treat her very badly.
  • plug-ugly (noun)
    1. someone who bullies weaker people
  • ugly duckling (noun)
    1. an ugly or unpromising child who grows into a beautiful or worthy person
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