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ugly

Pronunciation: [ˈʌɡli]

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Learn how to use ugly in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

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The argument quickly became ugly and hurt everyone involved.

Example

What happened when the situation got ugly?

How to pronounce ugly

Pronunciation: [ˈʌɡli]

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