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ugly

The correct spelling is ugly.

How to pronounce ugly

/ˈʌɡli/
noun

IPA: /ˈʌɡli/

Say it like: Ugl-ee

The correct spelling is ugly. Ugliness. For example: "He played an ugly trick on us."

Usage Examples

He played an ugly trick on us.

an ugly temper; to feel ugly

With all this competition, expect things to get ugly.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Ugliness.
  2. 2.An ugly person or thing.
  3. 3.A shade for the face, projecting from a bonnet.

verb

  1. 1.To make ugly (sometimes with up).

adjective

  1. 1.Displeasing to the eye; not aesthetically pleasing.
  2. 2.Displeasing to the ear or some other sense.
  3. 3.Offensive to one's sensibilities or morality.
  4. 4.Ill-natured; crossgrained; quarrelsome.
  5. 5.Unpleasant; disagreeable; likely to cause trouble or loss.

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