uglily

Without visual appeal

Uglily is the adverb form of ugly, meaning in an ugly manner—unattractively or unpleasantly.

The word is grammatically correct but rarely used; most speakers prefer other constructions: The building sat ugly on the landscape or in an ugly way.

When uglily does appear, it often sounds awkward or deliberately playful.

appearance

repulsively

In a revolting manner

monstrously · offensively · distastefully · unappealingly · horridly · loathsomely · revoltingly · foully · vilely · repellently

clumsily

awkwardly

In a clumsy manner

gawkily · lumberingly · stiffly · maladroitly · oafishly · blunderingly · ham-handedly · fumblingly · unskillfully · gracelessly

harshly

cruelly

In a harsh, pitiless manner

nastily · ruthlessly · savagely · mercilessly · severely · unkindly · spitefully · maliciously · venomously · bitingly

Opposites
aesthetic manner

uglilybeautifully

In an attractive manner

prettily · attractively · handsomely · elegantly · gracefully

Family

ugliness, uglify, uglification, uglified, uglifies, uglifying

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G