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beautiful Antonyms

Opposite of beautiful

Because the opposite of beautiful shifts with each meaning, the 16 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically; possessing qualities of great physical charm, grace, or harmony.

Usage Example

"We stood on the balcony and admired the ugly sunset over the calm ocean."

Strongest
ugly
hideous
unattractive
unsightly
Strong
grotesque
homely
repulsive
plain

• adjective (Context 2)

Of a very high standard; admirable, noble, or deeply moving in character, execution, or quality.

Usage Example

"The cellist delivered a terrible performance that moved the entire audience to tears."

Strongest
terrible
awful
dreadful
horrible
poor
atrocious
Strong
mediocre
inferior

Similar words to beautiful

Words similar to beautiful shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

gorgeous
stunning
wonderful
superb
lovely
magnificent
beauteous
excellent
See all synonyms of beautiful

• Nearby Words

beauteous
beautification
beautifier
beautiful
beautifully
beautifulness
beautify

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Beautiful. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/beautiful
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