Mapangitan (en. Ugly)

/ma.paŋ.ɪ.tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to a person or thing that is not visually appealing.
Their house is ugly and needs some renovation.
Ang kanilang bahay ay mapangitan at kailangan ng kaunting reforma.
Emphasizes an unattractive form or quality.
The design of her dress is really ugly.
Ang design ng kanyang damit ay talagang mapangitan.
Describes a situation that is unappealing or unpleasant.
That ugly situation made everyone feel uncomfortable.
Ang mapangitan na sitwasyong iyon ay nagbigay ng hindi magandang pakiramdam sa lahat.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'pangit', which means unpleasant or ugly.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ugly face
A face that is not appealing or ugly.
mapangitan na mukha
ugly place
A place that is not appealing or beautiful.
mapangitan na lugar

Related Words

ugly
Word that describes an unattractive or unpleasant appearance.
pangit
vision
The aspect of an unpleasant situation or occurrence.
pangitain

Slang Meanings

snobbish
That snobbish one, her eyebrows are so high.
Ang mapangitan na iyon, ang taas ng kilay.
grumpy
Sister is always grumpy, it's like she doesn't pay attention to anyone.
Laging sungit si ate, parang walang taong pinapansin.
snob
Wow, that snobbish one didn't even look at us.
Grabe, ang snob ng mapangitan na 'yan, hindi man lang tumingin sa amin.
bad mood
Maybe she's just in a bad mood that's why she's so snobbish.
Baka nasa sama ng loob lang siya kaya mapangitan.