hässlich
Translation
ugly, nasty, hideous, unpleasant
Examples
Das Monster ist sehr hässlich.
The monster is very ugly.
Er machte eine hässliche Bemerkung.
He made a nasty remark.
Das Wetter ist heute wirklich hässlich.
The weather is really unpleasant today.
Grammar Patterns
as a predicate: to be ugly The house is ugly.
attributive: an ugly ... an ugly picture
Similar Words
Synonyms: unschön, scheußlich; Antonyms: schön, hübsch
Etymology
From Middle High German 'hasselīch', related to 'Hass' (hate). It describes something that provokes hatred.
Memory Tips
Think of 'hate-lich'. Something so ugly it makes you feel hate.