The Opposite(Antonym) of “pulchritudinous”
The antonyms of pulchritudinous are ugly, unattractive, and repulsive. These words describe things or people that are not aesthetically pleasing or attractive.
Explore all Antonyms of “pulchritudinous”
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 abandoned house was ugly and dilapidated.
Not pleasing or appealing to the senses, especially sight.
Example
The new dress looked unattractive on her because it didn't fit well.
Causing intense disgust or aversion.
Example
The smell of the garbage was so repulsive that I had to hold my breath.
Key Differences: ugly vs unattractive vs repulsive
- 1Ugly describes something that is unpleasant or repulsive in appearance.
- 2Unattractive describes something that is not pleasing or appealing to the senses, especially sight.
- 3Repulsive describes something that causes intense disgust or aversion.
Effective Usage of ugly, unattractive, repulsive
- 1Describing Appearance: Use these antonyms to describe physical appearance.
- 2Expressing Dislike: Use these antonyms to express dislike or aversion towards something or someone.
- 3Critiquing Art: Use these antonyms to critique art or design.
Remember this!
The antonyms of pulchritudinous describe things or people that are not aesthetically pleasing or attractive. Ugly describes something unpleasant, unattractive describes something not pleasing to the senses, and repulsive describes something causing intense disgust. Use these words to describe physical appearance, express dislike, or critique art.
