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ugly Synonyms

Another word for ugly

Choosing another word for ugly depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Unpleasant or repulsive, especially in physical appearance.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
unattractive
unsightly
hideous
Strong
unlovely
homely
grotesque
repulsive
ill-favored
plain
foul

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
nasty
hostile
Strong
vicious
unpleasant
menacing
threatening
volatile
belligerent
sinister
explosive

Opposites of ugly

The opposite of ugly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

beautiful
attractive
peaceful
amicable
good-looking
handsome
friendly
pretty
See all opposites of ugly

• Nearby Words

ugli
uglify
ugliness
ugly
ugni
uh
uige

Cite this Entry

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