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| ug·ly [ úgglee ] (comparative ug·li·er, superlative ug·li·est) |
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1. unattractive: lacking appealing physical features, especially facial ones
  one of the ugliest cities in Europe
He was an exceedingly ugly man, and the painter didn't attempt to disguise the fact.
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2. potentially violent: having the potential to result in violence or hostility
an ugly mood
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3. unpleasant: generally unpleasant or objectionable, or morally repulsive
a dull ugly afternoon
Ugly rumors have been circulating about her private life.
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4. Southern U.S. ill-mannered: discourteous or rude
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| [13th century. < Old Norse uggligr "frightful" < uggr "fear"] |
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| ug·li·ly adverb |
| ug·li·ness noun |
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