| Ugly is used to describe something or someone that is very unattractive and unpleasant to look at. It could also be a situation that is nasty usually involving violence or aggression. |
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FORMAL
Jack bought a hideous painting. I hate it but he thinks it is wonderful.
Where they have built the new car park is very unsightly.
She isn't a really ugly girl just very plain and homely.
The hunchback of Notre Dame was a grotesque and misshapen man.
The waiter is a surly, bad tempered man who is rude to everyone.
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Julie hates arguments so always tries to avoid an ugly scene.
Peter has a very ugly temper. Don't say anything to upset him.
Look at those ugly black clouds. I think there is going to be a storm.
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IDIOMS
She was an ugly duckling but blossomed into a beautiful young woman.
He is the most loathsome individual and as ugly as sin.
Be careful that football hooligan is a real ugly customer.
The interview went very well until a question about his academic record reared its ugly head.
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n.猛烈；暴力(行) (初中英语单词)
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