😈 Ugly as Sin: Exploring Infamously Repellent Comparisons 🤢
“Ugly as sin” – Hideous, either physically or spiritually. This phrase appears to have edged out the earlier “ugly as the devil,” famously mentioned by Daniel Defoe in his “History of the Devil” (1726). The first print appearance of “ugly as sin” was noted in Maria Edgeworth’s “Popular Tales” of 1804: “Why, she is ugly as sin!”
Similar Terms & Expressions
- Butt-ugly: Extremely unattractive.
- Eyesore: Something unsightly.
- Gruesome: Causing horror or disgust.
- Hideous: Perfectly offensive to look at.
- Homely: Plain or unattractive in appearance.
Synonyms & Antonyms
- Synonyms: Repulsive, monstrous, grotesque, unattractive.
- Antonyms: Beautiful, handsome, attractive, stunning.
Humor-Filled Quotes
- “I never forget a face, but in your case, I’ll be glad to make an exception.” – Groucho Marx
- “Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder.” – Anonymous
- “You’re so ugly, when you were born the doctor slapped your mother.” – Rick Scott
Proverbs and Common Phrases
- Beauty is only skin deep
- If you judge a book by its cover, you might miss out on the best story inside.
- Appearances can be deceiving: What matters is on the inside.
Books, Literature & Movies
- “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame” by Victor Hugo – The tragic life of Quasimodo.
- “Grendel” by John Gardner – The monster’s perspective of “Beowulf.”
- Beauty and the Beast (1991, 2017) – Finding beauty within.
- “Wicked” by Gregory Maguire – The untold story of the Wicked Witch of the West.
Intriguing Quizzes!
### Which of these phrases means someone is very unattractive?
- [x] Ugly as sin
- [ ] Candy-coated cute
- [ ] Charming as a prince
- [ ] Sparkling with allure
> **Explanation:** "Ugly as sin" aptly describes someone very unattractive. The others? Nicely sweet or outright charming!
### Which one is a real idiom related to appearance?
- [ ] Cute as a kitty's wink
- [x] Butt-ugly
- [ ] Glittery as a unicorn
- [ ] Slinky as spaghetti
> **Explanation:** "Butt-ugly" is a colorful and extreme way to describe something very unattractive. The others belong in fiction!
### Identify the genuine saying:
- [ ] Fair as a nasty bruise
- [x] Beauty is only skin deep
- [ ] Pretty as a garbage heap
- [ ] Magnificent as a mud pie
> **Explanation:** "Beauty is only skin deep" reminds us that real worth and beauty lie within. The others are... rather horrendous!
### True or False: "Homely" can mean unattractive.
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** True, "homely" is a milder term used to describe someone not strikingly attractive.
### Complete the idiom: As ugly as ____.
- [x] sin
- [ ] a flower
- [ ] sunset
- [ ] ice cream
> **Explanation:** "As ugly as sin" accurately completes the well-known idiom, describing something or someone notably unattractive.
Farewell Thought
Embrace inner beauty and find charm in the profound, for the lens of kindness magnifies the splendor hidden within even the simplest forms.
