unbeautiful
Definition
Adjective: - Lacking aesthetic appeal: "unbeautiful" describes something that is not beautiful; it is a straightforward negation of beauty, often used to denote ugliness or a lack of attractiveness in appearance, form, or quality.
Usage Examples
- (Lacking aesthetic appeal.)
- (Not beautiful in her opinion.)
- (Unpleasant or lacking beauty in a metaphorical sense.)
Advanced Usage
- "Unbeautiful as it may be": a phrase used to acknowledge that something is not attractive but is nonetheless true or necessary.
- Unbeautiful as it may be, the report reveals the company’s financial struggles. (Despite being unpleasant, it is factual.)
- "Unbeautiful but honest": describing something that is not pleasing but is sincere or straightforward.
- Her unbeautiful but honest feedback helped him improve. (Not flattering but truthful.)
Variants and Related Words
- Unbeautifully (adv): in a manner that lacks beauty.
- He spoke unbeautifully, with harsh words and no grace. (In an unattractive or inelegant way.)
- Unbeautifulness (n): the quality of being not beautiful.
- The unbeautifulness of the old factory was offset by its historical value. (The state of lacking beauty.)
Synonyms
- Ugly: extremely unattractive in appearance.
- Plain: lacking distinctive beauty; ordinary.
- Unsightly: unpleasant to look at.
- Hideous: extremely ugly or repulsive.
Related Idioms
- "Not a pretty sight": describing something that is visually unappealing or unpleasant.
- The aftermath of the storm was not a pretty sight. (It was unbeautiful or distressing.)
- "Face only a mother could love": a humorous idiom for an unbeautiful appearance.
- His old car was a face only a mother could love. (It was unbeautiful in design.)