Easier English Basic Synonyms

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unattractive
adjective
Synonyms: unattractive, ugly, unsightly, hideous, plain
Antonyms: attractive, pretty
Synonyms:
unattractive
not attractive
Her husband is a rather unattractive man. 
쑗
 The house is unattractive from
the outside.
ugly
unpleasant to look at
What an ugly pattern! 
쑗
 The part of the town round the railway station is
even uglier than the rest.
unsightly
a more polite word than ‘ugly’
She has an unsightly scar on her face.
hideous
extremely unpleasant to look at
Where did she get that hideous dress?
plain
a more polite word than ‘unattractive’, used for describing a person
His two daughters are rather plain.
Antonyms:
attractive
having features which people like
pretty
a pretty woman or girl has a face that is quite attractive
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uncertain
adjective
Synonyms: uncertain, doubtful, unsure, in doubt, dubious, sceptical
Antonyms: certain, convinced
Synonyms:
uncertain
not sure, or not decided
She is uncertain whether to accept the job. 
쑗
 He’s uncertain about what to
do next. 
쑗
 Their plans are still uncertain.
doubtful
not sure that something is right or good, or not likely
I am doubtful about whether we should go. 
쑗
 It is doubtful whether the race
will take place because of the snow.
unsure
not sure
She was unsure whether to go to work or to stay at home. 
쑗
 I’m unsure as
to which route is the quickest.
in doubt
not yet known or definite, or not yet sure
The result of the game was in doubt until the last minute. 
쑗
 I’m in doubt
about whether I should accept their invitation.
dubious
thinking that something might not be true or good
Everyone else seems to believe her story, but personally I’m dubious about
it. 
쑗
 I’m dubious about getting involved.
sceptical
thinking that something is probably not true or good
You seem sceptical about his new plan. 
쑗
 I’m sceptical of the need for these
changes.