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ugly; crude; shabby; vulgar; ignorant
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesadjective
ugly; unattractive
Describes appearance, objects, or situations that are not aesthetically pleasing.
The style of this clothing is really ugly.
He thinks he looks a bit unattractive.
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The architectural style of this small town looks a bit plain and unattractive.
Don't judge people by their appearance; being unattractive doesn't mean bad character.
The details of this old statue are poorly crafted.
adjective
crude; unrefined; shoddy
Describes goods, materials, or workmanship that are of low quality.
The furniture produced by this factory is very crude.
We can make do with simple materials and put up a temporary tent first.
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This tool is poorly made; it will break after just a few uses.
The tableware at this restaurant looks shabby, which kills the appetite.
He built a simple bookshelf with low-quality materials.
adjective
small and shabby; humble
formalUsed to describe one's home, room, or neighborhood as modest and not luxurious.
He has been living in a humble small room for a long time.
Many migrant workers live in this narrow, shabby alley.
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Although my humble room is small, it is very warm.
Their family lives in a shabby alley on the edge of the city.
This humble room has no air conditioning, so it is very hot in summer.
adjective
vulgar; uncivilized; unreasonable
Describes behavior, language, or customs that are lacking in etiquette or good taste.
This kind of low-brow joke is very vulgar.
We should abandon this uncivilized tradition.
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His speech is very vulgar, which makes people feel uncomfortable.
This unreasonable custom should be abolished.
Loud talking in public places is a kind of vulgar behavior.
adjective
shallow; ignorant; narrow-minded
formalDescribes a lack of broad knowledge or experience, often used in set phrases.
His knowledge is very shallow and can't keep up with the development of the times.
He is very ignorant and doesn't even know this famous scenic spot.
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Due to his narrow knowledge, he missed many learning opportunities.
This elderly scholar criticized the shallow opinions of young people.
Don't mock others' knowledge because of your own shallowness.