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.