1. ugly or unpleasant things or people
Usage: informal; plural form

Examples

• The city council decided to remove the uglies from the downtown area.
• She kept all the uglies in a separate box so they wouldn’t ruin the display.
• The garden was full of uglies after the storm damaged the flowers.
• He sorted through his collection, separating the beauties from the uglies.
• The photographer focused on capturing the uglies of urban decay.
• They painted over the uglies on the wall to improve the neighborhood’s appearance.