ugly

• Beschreibt etwas, das unangenehm oder abstoßend aussieht; auch für moralisch verwerfliche oder bedrohliche Dinge.

Describes something that is unpleasant or repulsive in appearance.

1. Unpleasant appearanceA2formal

   Having an appearance that is not attractive or pleasing to look at.

   Hässlich

   • The old building was considered ugly by many residents.
   • She thought the dress was ugly and refused to wear it.
   • The painting was so ugly that no one wanted to buy it.

   Synonymedispleasingfrightfulhideoushomelyhorridill-favoredplainrepulsiveunappealingunattractiveuncomelyunlovelyunsightly

   Antonymeattractivebeautifulcomelyfairgorgeoushandsomelovelyprettystunning

2. Unpleasant or threateningB2formal

   Describing a situation, behavior, or feeling that is hostile, dangerous, or morally repulsive.

   Unangenehm oder bedrohlich

   • The argument turned ugly when insults were exchanged.
   • There is an ugly rumor spreading about the company.
   • The weather turned ugly, with dark clouds and strong winds.

   Synonymedangerousdisagreeablefrightfulhorriblehostilemenacingnastyoffensiveominousrancorousrepulsivespitefulthreateningunpleasantvile

   Antonymeagreeablebenignharmlesspleasantsafe