Ugly as sin Meaning in English
expression
ˈəɡɫi/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈsɪn
UG-lee az SIN
ˈʌɡli/ /ˈæs/ /sɪn
UG-lee az SIN
Definition
A humorous and exaggerated way to say that someone or something is extremely unattractive.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and a bit rude—use with people you know well or about objects, not in polite or formal situations. Often follows 'He's/It's/she's as ugly as sin.' Similar expressions: 'ugly as hell.' Not literal; do not use to insult strangers.
Spanish: feo como el pecadoPortuguese (BR): feio como o pecadoPortuguese (PT): feio como o pecadoChinese (Simplified): 丑得要命Chinese (Traditional): 醜得要命Hindi: पाप जितना बदसूरतArabic: قبيح كالخطيئةBengali: অত্যন্ত কুৎসিত - পাপের মতো কুৎসিতRussian: страшный как смертный грехJapanese: ものすごく不細工 - 罪のように醜いVietnamese: xấu kinh khủng - xấu như tội lỗiKorean: 죄만큼 못생긴 - 정말 못생긴Turkish: günah gibi çirkin - aşırı çirkinUrdu: انتہائی بدصورت - گناہ کی طرح بدصورتIndonesian: jelek banget - jelek seperti dosa
Example Sentences
That old car is ugly as sin.
basic
The statue in the park is ugly as sin.
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His sweater is ugly as sin but he loves it.
basic
Wow, that painting is ugly as sin, but it definitely stands out!
natural
He may be ugly as sin, but he's the nicest guy you'll ever meet.
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Honestly, that cake is ugly as sin, but it tastes amazing.
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