Homely and Unhandsome

Homely

Homely adjective - Unpleasant to look at.
Usage example: a vast family fortune can make even the homeliest of women seem like good marriage material

Unhandsome and homely are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unhandsome" instead an adjective "Homely".

Nearby Words: home, homey, homeliness

Unhandsome

Unhandsome adjective - Unpleasant to look at.
Usage example: a character actor with a distinctively craggy, unhandsome face

Homely and unhandsome are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Homely" instead an adjective "Unhandsome".

Nearby Word: unhand
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