醜

しゅう · shū

JLPT N2

Meaning

Ugly, unsightly, shameful, disgraceful

Examples

• その絵は醜い色使いだった。 — That painting had an ugly color scheme.
• 彼の醜い行為は皆を失望させた。 — His disgraceful behavior disappointed everyone.
• 醜い争いは避けるべきだ。 — Ugly disputes should be avoided.