Appearance - Unattractiveness

Here you will learn some English words related to unattractiveness such as "grim", "plain", and "eyesore".

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hag

[noun]

an old, unattractive woman

dog

[noun]

an unattractive person, especially a girl or woman

Ex: He whispered to his friend that the girl at the bar was a total dog and not worth approaching.

ugly duckling

[noun]

an unattractive or unsuccessful person or thing that later turns attractive or successful

Ex: As a child, she felt like an ugly duckling, but she grew into a confident star.

grotesque

[Adjective]

very ugly in a strange or funny way

Ex: She recoiled in horror at the sight of the grotesque creature lurking in the shadows.

minger

[noun]

a person considered extremely ugly or unattractive

Ex: He woke up hungover next to a complete minger and snuck out before she woke up.

ugly

[Adjective]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

Ex: Don't be so mean, calling someone ugly is not nice.

grim

[Adjective]

unpleasant or unattractive

unattractive

[Adjective]

not pleasing to the eye

Ex: The unattractive building stood out among the elegant architecture of the city.

hideous

[Adjective]

ugly and extremely unpleasant to the sight

Ex: The painting depicted a hideous monster with twisted features and glowing eyes, sending shivers down the viewers' spines.

unsightly

[Adjective]

unpleasant or unattractive in appearance

Ex: He covered the unsightly stain on his shirt with a jacket.

monstrous

[Adjective]

very ugly to an extent of being unnatural or frightening

Ex: The monstrous creature in the horror movie terrified the audience.

plain

[Adjective]

(of a person) unattractive and ordinary

Ex: He was often described as plain, with no remarkable features to draw attention.

unappealing

[Adjective]

having features or qualities that are not aesthetically pleasing or attractive

Ex: The food looked unappealing due to its dull color.

homely

[Adjective]

(of a person) not very attractive

Ex: Despite her homely appearance, she had a warm and engaging personality that drew people to her.

sexless

[Adjective]

not seen as physically desirable or attractive in a sexual context

sordid

[Adjective]

dirty, unpleasant, or neglected in appearance or condition

Ex: They lived in a sordid tenement with broken windows and moldy walls.

unflattering

[Adjective]

making less attractive or favorable

unlovable

[Adjective]

difficult to love or not likely to inspire affection or warmth

unlovely

[Adjective]

unpleasant to the sight

unprepossessing

[Adjective]

lacking appeal or noticeability

Ex: Despite his unprepossessing appearance, he had a warm and engaging personality that won people over.

yucky

[Adjective]

unpleasant or distasteful in appearance, taste, or smell

Ex: She wrinkled her nose at the yucky smell coming from the garbage bin.

severity

[noun]

lacking softness, adornment, or warmth

eyesore

[noun]

something that has an extremely ugly appearance, particularly a building

repugnant

[Adjective]

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

Ex: The very thought of cruelty to animals is repugnant to me.

repulsive

[Adjective]

causing a strong feeling of disgust or dislike

Ex: The repulsive smell emanating from the garbage can made her feel nauseated.

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