Ugly Definition

ugly
adjective
  1. displeasing to the senses; "an ugly face"; "ugly furniture"
  2. inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace; "a surly waiter"; "an ugly frame of mind"
  3. morally reprehensible; "would do something as despicable as murder"; "ugly crimes"; "the vile development of slavery appalled them"; "a slimy little liar"
  4. provoking horror; "an atrocious automobile accident"; "a frightful crime of decapitation"; "an alarming, even horrifying, picture"; "war is beyond all words horrible"- Winston Churchill; "an ugly wound"

"Ugly" in song lyrics

See how ugly is used in real songs:

  • "Trust me, we can make the scene turn ugly"
    7L and Esoteric f/ Inspectah Deck — Speaking Real Words
  • "She beautiful but be acting like she ugly"
    Aceyalone — Bounce
  • "Funny farm rampage from writing rap for milk money built ugly"
    Aesop Rock — Bracket Basher

Usage tips for "ugly"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "ugly" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for ugly to find words that pair well.

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