ugly
Prononciation : [ˈʌɡli]
Mot
Contexte : « appearance »
(adjective) when something looks very bad or not pretty. If a painting or a person is described as ugly, it means they do not look nice or beautiful.
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The old tree has a unique, ugly charm that some people really appreciate.
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She didn't think the new statue was ugly; she thought it was quite beautiful.
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Why do some people call the building ugly?
Contexte : « behavior »
(adjective) when someone acts in a mean or bad way. If a person's actions are described as ugly, it means they are unkind or hurtful to others.
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His reactions were understandable and not ugly at all.
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The ugly behavior of the bully made everyone upset.
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Can you believe how ugly she was to her friend?
Contexte : « situations »
(adjective) when something is very unpleasant or uncomfortable to deal with. If a situation is ugly, it means it's not nice and is often difficult.
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The debate was tough, but it didn't turn ugly.
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The argument quickly became ugly and hurt everyone involved.
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What happened when the situation got ugly?
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