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ugliest

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈəɡɫiəst// UK //ˈʌɡliəst// ugli·est

adj. the most unpleasant to look at or the most unpleasant in a way that makes you feel bad. You use this to describe the person or thing that is the worst in terms of appearance or quality.

adj. the superlative form of 'ugly', indicating the highest degree of unattractive appearance or the most unpleasant quality. Often used to describe a person, object, or situation that is the least aesthetically pleasing or morally repulsive.


SIMPLE

This is the ugliest building in the city.

CONTEXTUAL

After seeing several different models, the customer decided the ugliest one was actually the most comfortable.

COMPLEX

The critic argued that the film's ugliest flaw was its lack of a clear narrative, which left the audience feeling lost and unsatisfied.

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