A2EmotionsAdjective

hässlich

ugly

/ˈhɛslɪç/

Adjective meaning 'ugly'. Can describe appearance or behavior: 'Das war hässlich!' (That was mean!).

Example Sentences

Das Gebäude ist hässlich.

The building is ugly.

Das war ein hässlicher Streit.

That was an ugly argument.

Heute ist hässliches Wetter.

The weather is nasty today.

Common Mistakes

Using 'hässlich' only for looks

✅ Also describes bad behavior/weather: 'hässliches Wetter', 'ein hässlicher Kommentar'

Related Words

Antonyms

schön

Related Verbs

sein(A1)finden(A2)

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