Like some sweaters donned at Christmas parties (4)

I believe the answer is:

ugly

(Other definitions for ugly that I've seen before include "Of unpleasant appearance" , "offensive to look at" , "Repulsive to the eye" , "Not easy on the eye" , "Far from pretty" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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