ugly; embarrassing; unpleasant
Meanings
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ugly; unsightly; not good-looking
Describes physical appearance that is aesthetically unpleasing. Can refer to people, objects, or animals.
This horse has lost almost all its hair; it really looks ugly.
The color of this piece of clothing is very ugly.
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He feels that he looks very ugly.
adjective
embarrassing; disgraceful; dishonorable; losing face
Refers to behavior or situations that cause loss of dignity or reputation. Often implies social humiliation.
If a young man cannot work as well as an elderly person, that would be truly embarrassing.
Losing the match is not embarrassing; what is embarrassing is not trying hard.
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Doing it this way is too disgraceful; everyone will laugh.
adjective
unpleasant; stern; abnormal; grim; surly
Describes facial expressions, complexion, or atmosphere that is unpleasant, angry-looking, or abnormal. Often implies anger, sickness, or bad mood.
His expression looked very unpleasant, as if he was angry.
The teacher walked into the classroom with a grim expression.
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After hearing this news, his expression turned very unpleasant.
Today's scene was very ugly; both sides almost started fighting.