ugly
Pronunciation: [ˈʌɡli]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
The old tree has a unique, ugly charm that some people really appreciate.
Example
She didn't think the new statue was ugly; she thought it was quite beautiful.
Example
Why do some people call the building ugly?
Context: "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.
Example
His reactions were understandable and not ugly at all.
Example
The ugly behavior of the bully made everyone upset.
Example
Can you believe how ugly she was to her friend?
Context: "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.
Example
The debate was tough, but it didn't turn ugly.
Example
The argument quickly became ugly and hurt everyone involved.
Example
What happened when the situation got ugly?
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