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an ugly vs a ugly

The proper phrasing is 'an ugly.' The article 'an' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound, while 'a' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound. In this case, 'ugly' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is the correct choice.
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This is correct. 'An' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.

"an ugly"

Use 'an' before words that begin with a vowel sound. In this case, 'ugly' starts with a vowel sound, so 'an ugly' is correct.

Examples:

  • an ugly sweater
  • an ugly duckling
  • an ugly truth
  • an ugly situation
  • an ugly painting
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  • Adjective an ugly shade of green They avoided what could have been an ugly situation. He has an ugly disposition. Recent Examples on the Web. Adjective.
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  • Oct 3, 2014 ... Living a life as an ugly person is miserable. No one loves you, no one cares about you. All you will ever feel is suffering, loneliness and rage ...
  • Aug 25, 2017 ... Coping with an Ugly World Along the Road to Changing It ... While organized white supremacists were rallying in Charlottesville Virginia, I was ...

Alternatives:

  • a hideous
  • a repulsive
  • a revolting
  • a grotesque
  • a disgusting

This is incorrect. 'A' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.

"a ugly"

Avoid using 'a' before words that begin with a vowel sound like 'ugly.' Instead, use 'an' in this context.
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