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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]

a woman or girl who is uninteresting, unattractive, and unpleasant

ugly duckling

[noun]

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

Ex: The small , struggling startup was once dismissed as an "ugly duckling" , but after securing major funding and hiring top talent it 's now seen as a rising star in the industry .

grotesque

[Adjective]

very ugly in a strange or funny way

Ex: The grotesque painting depicted a nightmarish scene with distorted faces and contorted bodies .

minger

[noun]

a person who is unattractive or unkempt

Ex: I saw some really funny pictures of myself as a kid and I could n't believe what a minger I was .

ugly

[Adjective]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

Ex: The old , torn sweater she wore was ugly and outdated .

grim

[Adjective]

unpleasant or unattractive

unattractive

[Adjective]

not pleasing to the eye

Ex: The unattractive design of the website deterred visitors from exploring further .

hideous

[Adjective]

ugly and extremely unpleasant to the sight

Ex: The creature emerging from the swamp was hideous, with slimy tentacles and jagged teeth .

unsightly

[Adjective]

unpleasant or unattractive in appearance

Ex: The abandoned building had an unsightly appearance with broken windows and graffiti .

monstrous

[Adjective]

very ugly to an extent of being unnatural or frightening

Ex: The monstrous shadow cast by the towering mountain obscured the landscape below .

plain

[Adjective]

(of a person) unattractive and ordinary

Ex: The model 's plain appearance was a contrast to the extravagant styles of her peers .

unappealing

[Adjective]

having features or qualities that are not aesthetically pleasing or attractive

Ex: The idea seemed unappealing, so no one supported it .

homely

[Adjective]

(of a person) not very attractive

Ex: The homely girl stood out in a crowd with her simple dress and unassuming demeanor .

sexless

[Adjective]

not seen as physically desirable or attractive in a sexual context

sordid

[Adjective]

not physically appealing or pleasing to the eye

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 the unprepossessing nature of the neighborhood, it has a strong sense of community and charm.

yucky

[Adjective]

unpleasant or distasteful in appearance, taste, or smell

Ex: The spoiled milk tasted yucky, so I had to throw it away.

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 repugnant comments made in the discussion revealed deep-seated biases that were hard to ignore .

repulsive

[Adjective]

causing a strong feeling of disgust or dislike

Ex: They found the idea of eating insects completely repulsive.

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