醜い

みにくい
Alternative writings: 見憎い
JLPT:N2
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1Ugly or unattractive in appearance; not pleasing to look at.

I-Adjective

Examples

その古い建物は醜い落書きだらけだった。

That old building was covered in ugly graffiti.

傷跡が醜いと悩む必要はない。

There's no need to worry that your scar looks ugly.

彼女はドレスの色が醜いと文句を言った。

She complained that the dress's color was ugly.

工事現場の周りは醜い光景が広がっていた。

An ugly sight spread around the construction site.

2Unsightly, shameful, or dishonorable behavior or events; morally disgraceful.

I-Adjective

Examples

遺産をめぐる兄弟の醜い争いが続いている。

The ugly dispute between the brothers over the inheritance continues.

政治家たちの醜い責任のなすり合いにあきれた。

I was disgusted by the politicians' unseemly blame-shifting.

彼のずるい振る舞いは醜いとしか言いようがない。

His underhanded behavior can only be described as disgraceful.

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