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hässlich: ugly — meaning and examples | JadoLearn

Quality-approved learning entryAdjectiveLevel A2

hässlich

ugly

unpleasant or unattractive in appearance

IPA/ˈhɛslɪç/

Stress is on the first syllable.

Meaning 1neutral · 90%

unpleasant or unattractive in appearance

Ich finde dieses Gebäude ziemlich hässlich.

Die Farbe der Hose ist wirklich hässlich.

Das alte Design war hässlicher.

The common opposite is schön.

hässliche Farbe — ugly color

hässlich is a strong negative judgment about appearance, so use it carefully about people.

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What is a common opposite of hässlich?

hässlich describes something considered unattractive or unpleasant to look at. About people it can sound hurtful.