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Uncommonugly
The correct spelling is ugly.
How to pronounce ugly
/ˈʌɡli/
nounIPA: /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.Ugliness.
- 2.An ugly person or thing.
- 3.A shade for the face, projecting from a bonnet.
verb
- 1.To make ugly (sometimes with up).
adjective
- 1.Displeasing to the eye; not aesthetically pleasing.
- 2.Displeasing to the ear or some other sense.
- 3.Offensive to one's sensibilities or morality.
- 4.Ill-natured; crossgrained; quarrelsome.
- 5.Unpleasant; disagreeable; likely to cause trouble or loss.
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