20+ Synonyms for Ugly & Similar Words
Definition of ugly
- adjective
- displeasing to the senses; "an ugly face"; "ugly furniture"
- inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace; "a surly waiter"; "an ugly frame of mind"
- morally reprehensible; "would do something as despicable as murder"; "ugly crimes"; "the vile development of slavery appalled them"; "a slimy little liar"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "ugly"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like alarming, atrocious, baleful can replace "ugly" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 20 alternatives available, "ugly" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Ugly" in song lyrics
See how ugly is used in real songs:
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"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