Derogatory term for an unattractive woman. Strongly insulting; avoid in polite conversation.
That ugly woman is late again.
Colloquial and derogatory adjective meaning ugly, often used for people but can apply to things. ブスな/ブスだ pattern.
She was crying because someone called her ugly.
Don't call me ugly!
Isn't that outfit a bit ugly?
Sorry for having an ugly face.
I don't think there's such a thing as an 'ugly' actress.
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Katakana spelling is the most common written form.
Hiragana spelling is also used, but less common than katakana.
The origin is uncertain. Possibly derived from the verb ぶす (to fester) or from 不図 (busu) meaning 'absent-mindedly', but the connection is unclear. The katakana spelling ブス is standard in modern slang.