peculiar
Peculiar can be considered a euphemism for the other three, so that means one of the other three would not be one.
No, "hideous" is not a euphemism; it is an adjective used to describe something that is extremely ugly or unpleasant. Euphemisms are words or phrases used to soften or mask the harshness of reality, while "hideous" conveys a strong, negative judgment directly. Therefore, it does not serve the purpose of a euphemism.
ugly hideous repulsive grotesque disgusting
The word "hideous" can be used in noun phrases by pairing it with a noun that it modifies, such as "hideous creature" or "hideous design." For example, you might say, "The artist's latest painting features a hideous creature that disturbs viewers." This usage allows "hideous" to describe the noun, emphasizing its unpleasant or grotesque qualities.
* distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous; "tales of grotesque serpents eight fathoms long that churned the seas"; "twisted ... * art characterized by an incongruous mixture of parts of humans and animals interwoven with plants * antic: ludicrously odd; "Hamlet's assumed antic disposition"; "fantastic Halloween costumes"; "a grotesque reflection in the mirror"
Grotesque, horrible, grisly, macabre, repulsive, repugnant, revolting, loathsome, ghastly, grim...
A euphemism for the word "hideous" could be "unattractive" or "less than pleasing." These terms soften the impact of the original word while still conveying a sense of disfavor regarding appearance. Another option might be "not to everyone's taste," which adds a subjective nuance.
A euphemism for "hideous" could include terms like "unattractive," "less than appealing," or "visually challenged." These phrases soften the impact of the word while conveying a similar meaning. Using such euphemisms can make criticism feel less harsh or offensive.
horrible, disgusting, grotesque, awful, dreadful, grim, gruesome, horrid, hateful, nasty, morbid, loathsome, monstrous, terrible
ugly, hideous, disfigured, evil-looking, fugly, grotesque, monstroushideous, repulsive, ill-favored, ill-favoured, scrofulous, unlovely, unpicturesque, unsightly
more hideous, most hideous
more hideous, most hideous