# ugliest

/ˈəɡɫiəst/ (US) · /ˈʌɡliəst/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/ugliest
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- This is the ugliest building in the city.
- After seeing several different models, the customer decided the ugliest one was actually the most comfortable.
- 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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