醜い

みにくい
Alternative writings: 見憎い
JLPT:N2
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1

Ugly or unattractive in appearance; not pleasing to look at.

I-Adjective

Examples

鏡を見て、彼は自分の醜い傷に気づいた。

Looking in the mirror, he noticed his ugly scar.

その彫刻は一部の人にとっては醜く見えるかもしれないが、作者は別の意図があった。

That sculpture may look ugly to some, but the artist had a different intention.

醜い色のシャツは着たくないと言った。

He said he didn't want to wear that ugly-colored shirt.

2

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

I-Adjective

Examples

選挙での醜い中傷合戦は、有権者を失望させた。

The ugly smear campaign in the election disappointed the voters.

友人同士の醜い争いを見て、悲しい気持ちになった。

Seeing the ugly fight between friends made me sad.

その企業の不正行為は社会的に醜いと批判された。

The company's misconduct was criticized as socially disgraceful.

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