Synonyms for
ugly
Displeasing to the eye
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No Synonyms Found for Ugly

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All Definitions for Ugly

Below are all the dictionary definitions of ugly:

1Displeasing to the eye
2Aesthetically unpleasing.
3Offensive to one's sensibilities or morality.
4Displeasing to the ear or some other sense.
5Unpleasant
6Disagreeable
7Likely to cause trouble or loss.
8Ill-natured
9Crossgrained
10Quarrelsome.
11An ugly person or thing.
12Ugliness.
13Any product whose size and shape prevents it from fitting neatly on a pallet.
14A shade for the face, projecting from a bonnet.
15To make ugly (sometimes with up).

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What are synonyms for ugly?

Common synonyms for ugly. These words share similar meanings and can often be used interchangeably depending on context.

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About synonyms for ugly

Finding the right synonym for ugly helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "Displeasing to the eye", ugly has 0 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.

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