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单词 unpretty
释义

unpretty

adjective

un·​pret·​ty ˌən-ˈpri-tē How to pronounce unpretty (audio)
-ˈpər-,
 also  -ˈpru̇-
unprettier; unprettiest
: not pretty: such as
a
: not pleasant to look at
an awkward and unpretty child
b
: not pleasant or appealing
an unpretty life
facing an unpretty situation
… Wilson paints an unpretty picture of life on tour. Steven Dougherty

Synonyms

  • grotesque
  • hideous
  • homely
  • ill-favored
  • monstrous
  • ugly
  • unappealing
  • unattractive
  • unbeautiful
  • uncomely
  • unhandsome
  • unlovely
  • unpleasing
  • unsightly
  • vile
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Here, on display, in courts and prisons, is the unpretty gunk of liberal democracy. Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2020 Hari Kunzru’s new novel, Red Pill, offers a memorably unpretty glimpse into suburban Germany, a place rocked by the same strain of bleak, post-truth right-wing extremism that fills up Trump rallies and Blue Lives Matter protests. Wired Staff, Wired, 29 Sep. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined above

unpretty

adjective

as in ugly
unpleasant to look at an unpretty accumulation of trash right next to the entrance to the restaurant

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • ugly
  • unpleasing
  • hideous
  • unattractive
  • grotesque
  • unbeautiful
  • awful
  • unsightly
  • unappealing
  • unlovely
  • uncomely
  • disgusting
  • unhandsome
  • homely
  • horrible
  • vile
  • monstrous
  • loathsome
  • abominable
  • repulsive
  • revolting
  • horrid
  • appalling
  • sickening
  • ill-favored
  • dreadful
  • unaesthetic
  • unshapely
  • repugnant
  • abhorrent
  • nauseating
  • distasteful
  • gross
  • repellent
  • nauseous
  • frumpy
  • unbecoming
  • noisome
  • plain
  • frumpish
  • repellant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • pretty
  • beautiful
  • attractive
  • lovely
  • gorgeous
  • handsome
  • cute
  • aesthetic
  • stunning
  • ravishing
  • beauteous
  • fair
  • comely
  • esthetic
  • seemly
  • goodly
  • sightly
  • aesthetical
  • knockout
  • esthetical
  • fetching
  • shapely
  • bonny
  • taking
  • good-looking
  • impressive
  • drop-dead
  • bonnie
  • imposing
  • well-favored
  • prepossessing
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