Adjective Bomb - Ugly Flashcards

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not appealing or pleasing to the eye.

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Unattractive

Example: The building’s architecture is considered unattractive by many.

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lacking ornamentation or distinctive features.

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Plain

Example: The room was decorated in a plain and simple style.

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causing a negative or repelling reaction.

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Off-putting:

Example: The excessive use of neon colors was off-putting.

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causing strong feelings of disgust or aversion.

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Repulsive

Example: The garbage in the alley emitted a repulsive odor.

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having a forbidding or uninviting appearance

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Unsightly

Example: The overgrown yard had become unsightly.

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lacking elegance or finesse in appearance

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Clumsy

Example: The oversized costume made her look clumsy.

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having a cheap or tasteless appearance.

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Tacky

Example: The decorations were considered tacky by most.

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causing a sense of visual discord or unpleasant contrast.

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Jarring

Example: The mismatched colors created a jarring effect.

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lacking brightness, color, or interest.

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Drab

Example: The uniform had a drab, monotonous color.

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Lacking strong or interesting characteristics.

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Bland

Example: The landscape was described as bland and uneventful.

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failing to evoke interest or excitement.

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Uninspiring

Example: The artwork was considered uninspiring by many critics.

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lacking vitality or animation in appearance.

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Lifeless

Example: The garden in winter appeared lifeless and barren.

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no longer fresh or appealing in appearance.

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Stale

Example: The bread had gone stale and unappetizing.

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lacking brilliance or vitality; unimpressive.

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Lackluster

Example: The performance was described as lackluster by the audience.

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dull, lifeless, and uninteresting in appearance.

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Dreary

Example: The weather was so dreary that it dampened our spirits.

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16
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lacking style, elegance, or aesthetic appeal.

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Tasteless

Example: The flashy jewelry was considered tasteless by many.

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visually chaotic or disorganized due to an excess of items.

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Cluttered

Example: The cluttered desk made it difficult to find anything.

18
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having an uneven or coarse texture, often unattractive.

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Rough

Example: The surface of the old table felt rough to the touch.

19
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lacking refinement and appearing rudimentary or basic.

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Crude

Example: The crude drawing was far from being considered art.

20
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lacking brightness, interest, or excitement in appearance.

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Dull

Example: The paint color was dull and uninspiring.

21
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showing signs of wear and tear, often appearing run-down.

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Shabby

Example: The shabby building was in need of renovation.

22
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in a poor or dilapidated condition, often looking neglected.

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Rundown

Example: The rundown motel had seen better days.

23
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having irregular or frayed edges, often indicating wear and tear.

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Ragged

Example: The old carpet had ragged edges and needed replacement.

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covered in dirt or soot, appearing unclean and unattractive.

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Grimy

Example: The grimy windows needed a good cleaning.

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torn or ragged in appearance due to excessive wear.

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Tattered

Example: Her old dress was tattered and needed to be discarded.

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untidy and disordered in appearance, often referring to hair or clothing.

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Disheveled

Example: After a long day at work, her hair looked disheveled.

27
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harsh or severe in appearance, often lacking in warmth or softness.

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Stark

Example: The stark interior design gave the room a cold feeling.

27
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failing to make a positive impact or leave a mark.

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Unimpressive

Example: The display was unimpressive and lacked creativity.

28
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appearing dull and without distinctive or interesting features.

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Lacking character:

Example: The apartment was lacking character with its plain white walls.

29
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lacking creativity, originality, or aesthetic appeal.

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Uninspired

Example: The art piece was uninspired and lacked artistic vision.