The Opposite(Antonym) of “pretty”
The antonyms of pretty are ugly, unattractive, and repulsive. These words describe the opposite of beauty and attractiveness.
Explore all Antonyms of “pretty”
Definitions and Examples of ugly, unattractive, repulsive
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Unpleasant or repulsive in appearance.
Example
The old building was ugly and rundown.
Not pleasing or appealing to the senses, especially sight.
Example
The new hairstyle made her look unattractive and older than her age.
Causing intense disgust or aversion.
Example
The smell of rotten eggs was repulsive and made everyone feel sick.
Key Differences: ugly vs unattractive vs repulsive
- 1Ugly describes something that is unpleasant or repulsive in appearance.
- 2Unattractive refers to something that is not pleasing or appealing to the senses, especially sight.
- 3Repulsive conveys a strong feeling of disgust or aversion.
Effective Usage of ugly, unattractive, repulsive
- 1Describing Appearance: Use these antonyms to describe people, objects, or places that are not aesthetically pleasing.
- 2Expressing Dislike: Use these words to express your dislike or disapproval of something.
- 3Comparing and Contrasting: Use these antonyms to compare and contrast different things based on their appearance.
Remember this!
The antonyms of pretty are ugly, unattractive, and repulsive. These words describe the opposite of beauty and attractiveness. Use them to describe appearance, express dislike, or compare and contrast different things based on their appearance.
