be ugly

Frequency: 8.5150.1 per million words

Used to state the quality of being ugly.

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Examples (20)

  • The witch was hideously ugly.
  • A fight started and things were pretty ugly.
  • It is just plain ugly.
  • The political debate was starting to be quite ugly.
  • The dilapidated house was considered very ugly by all the neighbors.
  • If negotiations fail, the situation could be very ugly.
  • Many people think that particular kind of insect is incredibly ugly.
  • The standoff between the two groups was quickly becoming ugly.
  • She doesn't want to be seen as ugly just because she doesn't conform to beauty standards.
  • Without intervention, the dispute might be extremely ugly.
  • His attitude can be quite ugly when he's upset.
  • The atmosphere in the room was ugly after the accusation.
  • These new shoes are so ugly that I can't imagine wearing them.
  • Things can be ugly quickly when emotions run high.
  • I hope the weather won't be ugly for our picnic tomorrow.
  • The economic forecast is looking ugly for next quarter.
  • Have you ever thought that some modern sculptures are intentionally ugly?
  • No one wanted the confrontation to be ugly.
  • Despite what others say, I don't believe her unique features are ugly at all.
  • The truth of the matter was going to be ugly for all involved.