Synonyms of ugly
23 similar words · 11 opposite words
Another word for ugly is hideous. Other synonyms of ugly are unsightly, bad and deform. The opposite of ugly is good-looking.
Synonyms and similar words for ugly
adjectiveDispleasing to the eye; aesthetically unpleasing.
adjectiveDispleasing to the ear or some other sense.
- displeasingUnattractive, dislikable, objectionable.
adjectiveOffensive to one's sensibilities or morality.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- badOf poor physical appearance.
- beat slangUgly.
- butters UKUgly.
- butt-uglyExtremely ugly.
- clapped slangExtremely ugly; physically unattractive.
- coyote uglyVery ugly.
- deformHaving an unusual and unattractive shape; deformed, misshapen; hence, hideous, ugly.
- fuckfaced slang, vulgarHaving an unattractive face.
- fugly slangExtremely ugly.
- like the back end of a busVery unattractive.
- plug-uglyVery ugly.
- ugly as sinExtremely ugly.
- unprettyNot pretty.
Opposite of ugly
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “displeasing to the eye”.
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “displeasing to the ear or some other sense”.
- pleasingAgreeable; giving pleasure, cheer, enjoyment or gratification.
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “offensive to one's sensibilities or morality”.
adjectiveMore antonyms
- good-lookingPhysically attractive (of a person).
- nice
- comely datedOf a person: attractive or pleasing to look at; beautiful, handsome; also, attractive but not particularly beautiful or...
Meaning of ugly
- adjective Displeasing to the eye; aesthetically unpleasing.
- adjective Displeasing to the ear or some other sense.
- adjective Offensive to one's sensibilities or morality.
ugly in other languages
Questions about synonyms of ugly
- What is another word for ugly?
- Ugly has 23 synonyms on Word.ws, such as hideous, unsightly, bad and deform.
- What is the opposite of ugly?
- The opposite of ugly is good-looking. Other antonyms of ugly are pleasing, pretty, beautiful, nice and attractive.
- What does ugly mean?
- Ugly means displeasing to the eye; aesthetically unpleasing.
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