ugliest
word · lemma: ugly
Definition
The superlative form of 'ugly'; used to describe someone or something that is more unattractive than all others in a group.
Usage & Nuances
Always used when comparing three or more things. Can describe appearance, objects, situations, or even behaviors (informally). Common collocations: 'the ugliest building', 'the ugliest truth'. 'Ugliest' is informal and typically not used in very formal writing.
Spanish: más feo - más feaPortuguese (BR): mais feio - mais feiaPortuguese (PT): mais feio - mais feiaChinese (Simplified): 最丑的Chinese (Traditional): 最醜的Hindi: सबसे बदसूरतArabic: الأقبحBengali: সবচেয়ে কুৎসিত - সবচেয়ে বাজেRussian: самый уродливыйJapanese: 最も醜いVietnamese: xấu xí nhấtKorean: 가장 못생긴Turkish: en çirkinUrdu: سب سے بدصورتIndonesian: terjelek
Example Sentences
Out of all the dogs, Max was the ugliest.
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She chose the ugliest color for the walls.
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This is the ugliest sweater I have ever seen.
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Honestly, that was the ugliest cake, but it tasted amazing!
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Sometimes the ugliest problems teach the best lessons.
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That movie showed the ugliest side of human nature.
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