OpenSynonym

ugh

/ʌɡ/

INTERJECTION

1. Expression of disgust or revulsion

An exclamation used to express strong dislike, disgust, repugnance, or an unpleasant reaction to something.

1.1. Physical disgust or unpleasant sensations

Expressing revulsion toward something unpleasant, disgusting, dirty, or offensive to the senses.

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • yum-yum

Examples

  • Ugh, this milk smells terrible.
  • Ugh, I can't stand the smell of rotten food.

Related Words

  • disgust
  • revulsion
  • repugnance
  • nausea
  • aversion

1.2. Annoyance or frustration

Expressing irritation, exasperation, or displeasure in response to an inconvenient, frustrating, or undesirable situation.

Synonyms

Examples

  • Ugh, I forgot to set my alarm and now I'm running late.
  • Ugh, this traffic is unbearable.

Related Words

  • irritation
  • frustration
  • exasperation
  • displeasure
  • annoyance

INTERJECTION

2. Inarticulate vocalization

A short, rough, or unintelligible sound made by a person, especially to communicate a reaction or imitate primitive speech.

2.1. Grunt or guttural sound

A rough, unintelligible vocal sound used to express a reaction or imitate the simple speech of a primitive or prehistoric character.

Synonyms

  • grunt
  • groan
  • growl
  • guttural sound

Examples

  • The caveman responded with a loud ugh before pointing toward the cave entrance.

Related Words