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ugly

/ˈʌɡli/

Something that is unpleasant to look at and lacks beauty or attractiveness. It can also describe a situation, behavior, or sound that is very unpleasant, mean, or dangerous.

أمثلة

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1

The old, abandoned building in the city center looks very ugly.

The broken house does not look good at all.

2

The committee addressed the ugly reality of the growing poverty rates.

The group talked about the unpleasant facts of poverty.

3

I think this neon green hat is really ugly, don't you?

I believe this bright hat looks very bad.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
ugliness
Verb
uglify
ظرف
uglily
صفة
ugly
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نصيحة للحفظ

U-G-L-Y rhymes with 'Yucky'. If it looks yucky to your eyes, it is ugly.

اختبار سريع

The sky turned a dark, ___ gray right before the big storm started.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: ugly

أمثلة

1

The old, abandoned building in the city center looks very ugly.

everyday

The broken house does not look good at all.

2

The committee addressed the ugly reality of the growing poverty rates.

formal

The group talked about the unpleasant facts of poverty.

3

I think this neon green hat is really ugly, don't you?

informal

I believe this bright hat looks very bad.

4

The architectural design was criticized for being aesthetically ugly and out of place.

academic

The building design was called unattractive and poorly placed.

5

The negotiations became ugly when both companies refused to compromise.

business

The business talk became very unpleasant and angry.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
ugliness
Verb
uglify
ظرف
uglily
صفة
ugly

تلازمات شائعة

ugly duckling someone who looks plain but becomes beautiful
the ugly truth the unpleasant or honest facts
ugly sweater a clothing item with a bad or funny design
an ugly scene a situation that is violent or unpleasant
ugly rumor a mean or unpleasant story people are telling

العبارات الشائعة

things got ugly

the situation became violent or very unpleasant

hit with the ugly stick

a very rude way to say someone is unattractive

an ugly mood

being in a very bad or angry state of mind

يُخلط عادةً مع

ugly vs bad

'Bad' is a general word for poor quality, while 'ugly' usually refers specifically to physical appearance or very intense unpleasantness.

ugly vs mean

'Mean' describes a person's unkind behavior, whereas 'ugly' describes how something looks or an unpleasant situation.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Use 'ugly' carefully when talking about people, as it is considered a strong insult. It is safer to use it for objects, buildings, or situations.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use 'ugly' to describe a bad taste or smell, but 'ugly' is mostly for things you see or situations you experience.

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نصيحة للحفظ

U-G-L-Y rhymes with 'Yucky'. If it looks yucky to your eyes, it is ugly.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Old Norse word 'uggligr', which meant 'dreadful' or 'fearful'.

أنماط نحوية

Comparative: uglier Superlative: ugliest Can be used after linking verbs like 'be', 'look', or 'seem'.
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السياق الثقافي

In many English-speaking cultures, 'Ugly Sweater Parties' are common during the Christmas season, where people intentionally wear unattractive holiday clothing.

اختبار سريع

The sky turned a dark, ___ gray right before the big storm started.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: ugly

مزيد من كلمات Descriptions

huge

A1

Something that is huge is extremely large in size, amount, or degree. It is a more powerful word than 'big' used to emphasize that something is much larger than normal.

giant

A1

A giant is an imaginary creature that looks like a human but is much bigger and stronger. It is also used to describe a real person or thing that is very large or successful.

massive

A1

Something that is massive is very, very large and heavy. It can also describe something that is much bigger or more powerful than usual.

short

A1

Describes something that measures a small distance from one end to the other or is not tall in height. It is also used to describe a brief period of time or a limited amount of something.

narrow

A1

Narrow describes something that has a very small distance from one side to the other. It is the opposite of wide and is often used to describe roads, paths, or spaces.

excellent

A1

Something that is extremely good or of very high quality. It is used to praise someone's work, a specific object, or a positive experience.

wonderful

A1

Something that is very good, pleasant, or makes you feel great admiration. It is used to describe things or experiences that are extremely enjoyable and high in quality.

nice

A1

A word used to describe something that is pleasant, enjoyable, or attractive. It also describes a person who is kind, friendly, and polite to others.

pretty

A1

A person or object that is considered attractive or pleasing to look at. While mostly used as an adjective, as a noun it refers to decorative items or a charming person.

handsome

A1

This word is an adjective used to describe someone, usually a man, who is physically attractive with well-proportioned features. It can also be used to describe an impressively large amount of something, such as money or a reward.

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