English Word · Intermediate
uglies
ugliness
Pronunciation: say uglies
Meaning
An unattractive appearance, especially in the humorous phrase the uglies.
Example
That bulky phone case has a bad case of the uglies.
That bulky phone case has a bad case of the uglies.
Practice tips
- Practice uglies out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.