unpretty
Lacking visual appeal
Unpretty means not attractive or pleasing to look at—a softer alternative to ugly.
It can describe appearances, situations, or outcomes: The divorce got unpretty fast.
The word gained currency from the 1999 TLC song, which used it to describe feelings of inadequacy about one's appearance.
Unattractive in appearance
- unremarkableNot worthy of comment
- nondescriptWithout distinguishing qualities
- ordinaryStandard, unremarkable
- unadornedLacking decoration or ornament
mousy · drab · forgettable · commonplace · unexceptional · average · simple · unprepossessing
Visible flaw or mark
- imperfectionFault or shortcoming
- scarPermanent mark from healing
- defectInherent imperfection or fault
- disfigurementMarred physical appearance
deformity · stain · spot · pockmark · wrinkle · scratch · dent · blotch
homely
Unattractive in appearance
- unremarkableNot worthy of comment
- nondescriptWithout distinguishing qualities
- ordinaryStandard, unremarkable
unadorned · mousy · drab · forgettable · commonplace · unexceptional · average · simple · unprepossessing · unimpressive
blemish
Visible flaw or mark
- imperfectionFault or shortcoming
- scarPermanent mark from healing
- defectInherent imperfection or fault
disfigurement · deformity · stain · spot · pockmark · wrinkle · scratch · dent · blotch · marred
ungainly
Lacking ease of movement
unshapely · gawky · lumbering · unflattering · ill-proportioned · dumpy · frumpy · dowdy · schlumpy · disheveled
ugly
Displeasing to look at
repulsive · ghastly · grim · stark · jarring · garish · gaudy · glaring · clashing · discordant
pretty, prettify, prettiest, prettiness, prettily, prettified, prettifying, prettifies, prettification