Synonyms for ugly
38 synonyms for “ugly”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Ugly as in “vile”
adjective: morally reprehensible
- vile
- despicable
- wretched
- bad
- evil
- nasty
- corrupt
- immoral
- slimy
- unworthy
- worthless
- disgusting
- sordid
- bitter
- mean
- hateful
Ugly as in “horrible”
adjective: provoking horror
- horrible
- frightful
- atrocious
- horrifying
- unpleasant
- ghastly
- awful
- marred
- gruesome
- alarming
Ugly as in “unsightly”
adjective: displeasing to the senses
- unsightly
- hideous
- repulsive
- unattractive
- homely
- grotesque
- monstrous
- ill-favored
- unlovely
- displeasing
- uncomely
Ugly as in “surly”
adjective: inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
- surly
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