Synonyms of ugly

ugly

adjective

ˈə-glē 

1

as in hideous

unpleasant to look at

her first attempt at painting was pretty ugly—a portrait of her sister that was not at all flattering

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hideous
• grotesque
• unpleasing
• disgusting
• awful
• unattractive
• monstrous
• horrible
• unsightly
• unappealing
• vile
• unlovely
• homely
• unbeautiful
• unpretty
• uncomely
• ill-favored
• sickening
• appalling
• repulsive
• unhandsome
• dreadful
• loathsome
• abominable
• horrid
• revolting
• gross
• repugnant
• repellent
• abhorrent
• nauseating
• plain
• distasteful
• nauseous
• frumpy
• noisome
• unbecoming
• unaesthetic
• unshapely
• frumpish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• beautiful
• attractive
• pretty
• handsome
• gorgeous
• lovely
• cute
• aesthetic
• stunning
• good-looking
• fair
• beauteous
• ravishing
• comely
• goodly
• drop-dead
• seemly
• knockout
• fetching
• shapely
• taking
• impressive
• sightly
• bonny
• well-favored
• imposing
• prepossessing

2

as in disgusting

causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment

an ugly suggestion for controlling the overpopulation of deer in the area

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disgusting
• awful
• horrible
• hideous
• sickening
• obnoxious
• shocking
• obscene
• dreadful
• offensive
• nasty
• unpleasant
• evil
• gross
• repulsive
• horrid
• loathsome
• terrible
• appalling
• abominable
• gruesome
• odious
• revolting
• horrific
• horrendous
• repugnant
• scandalous
• abhorrent
• distasteful
• noxious
• undesirable
• repellent
• foul
• nauseating
• rancid
• nauseous
• noisome
• disturbing
• vile
• fulsome
• unwanted
• hateful
• monstrous
• miserable
• objectionable
• disagreeable
• grim
• horrifying
• detestable
• contemptible
• unhealthy
• despicable
• sick
• ghastly
• heinous
• brackish
• unwholesome
• atrocious
• unwelcome
• nightmarish
• lousy
• unspeakable
• frightful
• grisly
• sickly
• hard
• unsavory
• uncivilized
• lurid
• exceptionable
• barbarous
• execrable
• macabre
• dislikable
• ungodly
• upsetting
• unholy
• distressing
• sickish
• unchristian
• off-putting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• innocuous
• attractive
• acceptable
• desirable
• pleasant
• sweet
• nice
• delightful
• delicious
• inoffensive
• alluring
• appealing
• agreeable
• welcome
• enjoyable
• dreamy
• satisfying
• darling
• luscious
• heavenly
• pleasing
• congenial
• likable
• pleasurable
• gratifying
• delectable
• palatable
• blessed
• inviting
• felicitous
• savory
• dulcet
• unobjectionable
• healthy
• unexceptionable
• wholesome
• healthful
• delightsome
• salutary
• salubrious
• restorative

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ugly

Those comments offer fresh perspective on the Phillies’ decision to part ways with Thomson after an ugly stretch that saw the club lose 11 of 12 games before the managerial change. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Trea Turner jumped on a particularly appetizing slider for a two-run homer in that ugly second inning. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Illiteracy holds an ugly mirror to our country—intnetionally or not—holding certain people back. — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 21 July 2026

Learning to love yourself Defying traditional beauty standards, Stephanie Fairyington felt ugly as a child. — Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 20 July 2026