potentially ugly

Examples (10)

• The diplomatic talks were delicate, with the risk of becoming a potentially ugly situation.
• His outburst turned what was a minor disagreement into a potentially ugly confrontation.
• The financial crisis had potentially ugly consequences for global markets.
• Without proper intervention, the protest could escalate into a potentially ugly riot.
• The forecast warned of a potentially ugly storm heading towards the coast.
• Revealing that secret now would create a potentially ugly scandal.
• The competition between the two rivals became potentially ugly as they resorted to personal attacks.
• Ignoring the early warning signs could lead to a potentially ugly breakdown in negotiations.
• She worried that the custody battle would become potentially ugly for the children.
• The spread of misinformation can have a potentially ugly impact on public opinion.