ugly

adjective17 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.3

Describes a situation that has the possibility of becoming dangerous.

Indicates a situation is becoming slightly dangerous or tense.

A very common intensifier for ugly.

A common intensifier for ugly.

Emphasizes that something is ugly to a degree that is hard to believe.

A moderate intensifier for ugly.

Emphasizes that something is ugly to a shocking or frightening degree.

A strong intensifier, similar to hideously.

Emphasizes that something is simply and obviously ugly, with no redeeming features.

Used to state in a very direct or absolute way that something is ugly.

A common, slightly informal way to say a situation is becoming dangerous.

Used to describe a situation as dangerous or threatening.

Used when a situation appears to be becoming dangerous.

Often used for situations that change suddenly to become violent or dangerous.

Indicates a transition into a dangerous or threatening state.

Used when what is heard or described suggests a dangerous situation.

Used to state the quality of being ugly.

Refers to the external appearance of being unattractive.

Refers to the internal feeling or self-perception of being unattractive.