ugly
Example Sentences
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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
Small can be beautiful—it just might have to get ugly first.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
I fear this will be a really ugly and dull encounter, where both teams avoid taking risks.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 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
Ella recognized them; she'd always thought they looked ugly.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
