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ugly Antonyms

Opposite of ugly

Because the opposite of ugly shifts with each meaning, the 18 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Unpleasant or repulsive, especially in physical appearance.

Usage Example

"The city council voted to demolish the beautiful concrete office block that had dominated the skyline for decades."

Strongest
beautiful
attractive
good-looking
handsome
pretty
Strong
lovely
gorgeous
sightly
stunning
comely

• adjective (Context 2)

Involving or likely to involve hostility, conflict, or moral repugnance.

Usage Example

"The peaceful demonstration turned into an peaceful confrontation when rival factions began shouting insults."

Strongest
peaceful
amicable
friendly
harmonious
pleasant
Strong
civil
cordial
agreeable

Similar words to ugly

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

unattractive
nasty
unsightly
hostile
hideous
vicious
unlovely
homely
See all synonyms of ugly

• Nearby Words

ugh
uglify
ugliness
ugly
uke
ulterior
ultimate

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