ugly

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Others were more sympathetic but still unsettled by what he was doing not only to himself but also to his teenage children, who will have to deal with the ugly reactions of social-media ghouls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

He’s a mostly benevolent tyrant, but his crotchety side can get ugly and he’s not always in control of his temper.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Powered by singles like Escapism and Oscar Winning Tears, it won a record-breaking six Brit Awards, including album of the year, which resulted in Raye "ugly crying on national television".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Then February registered a bearish hanging man, and March nearly two-thirds through looks like an ugly bearish engulfing candle that was rejected at its highs near the very round $100 number.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

I slipped it under the edge of the dingy petticoat, trying to hide the ugly pink mark from her detection.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan