Ugly
Ugly adjective - Unpleasant to look at.
Usage example: her first attempt at painting was pretty ugly—a portrait of her sister that was not at all flattering
Unappealing is a synonym for ugly. In some cases you can use "Unappealing" instead an adjective "Ugly".
Nearby Word: ugliness
Unappealing
Unappealing adjective - Unpleasant to look at.
Usage example: an unappealing mess of dirt and trash in the corner of the room
Ugly is a synonym for unappealing in not appealing topic. You can use "Ugly" instead an adjective "Unappealing".
Nearby Word: unappealable
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- repulsive and ugly
- repulsive and unappealing
- unpleasant and ugly
- unpleasant and unappealing
- offensive and ugly
- offensive and unappealing
- disgusting and ugly
- disgusting and unappealing
- repellent and ugly
- repellent and unappealing
- disagreeable and ugly
- disagreeable and unappealing
- revolting and ugly
- revolting and unappealing
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