UNPRETTY Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

unpretty

adjective

ˌən-ˈpri-tē

Definition of unpretty

as in ugly

unpleasant to look at an unpretty accumulation of trash right next to the entrance to the restaurant

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Recent Examples of unpretty Here, on display, in courts and prisons, is the unpretty gunk of liberal democracy. — Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2020

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpretty

Adjective

In 2022, the Dolphins were mired in a five-game losing streak late in the season and somehow found a way to scratch out an ugly victory against the New York Jets, 11-6, in the finale to earn a wildcard playoff berth.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
As climate change continues to rear its ugly head, this summer has been particularly brutal for much of the planet.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of ugly

Adjective

The identity of the unpleasing Lindsay Marriott’s slayer has no pressing interest.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
The remarks not only referred to the aesthetics of the game – tedious matches devoid of skillful merit that were unpleasing to watch.

— Cesar R. Torres, The Conversation, 26 May 2026

Definition of unpleasing

Adjective

Another reason to feel supreme confidence in this team’s juggernaut potential is that Chicago’s defense appears to be just as hideous as the fantasy community had hoped.

— Andy Behrens, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Three seconds later, I was surrounded by hideous monsters who were probably nice kids before the local NBC news devoted the feature story on their prime-time show Weekend to an in-depth study of English punk.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026