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uglier vs more ugly

'Uglier' and 'more ugly' are comparative forms of the adjective 'ugly.' However, 'uglier' is the more commonly used form in English. 'More ugly' is not incorrect, but it is less common and can sound awkward.
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uglier

This is the correct and commonly used comparative form of the adjective 'ugly.'

Use 'uglier' when comparing the appearance of two things or people, indicating that one is less attractive than the other.

Examples:

  • She is uglier than her sister.
  • The old building is uglier than the new one.
  • May 20, 2019 ... Long before receiving my copy of Katya Apekina's novel The Deeper the Water the Uglier the Fish, I was aware of the buzz surrounding it.
  • Feb 25, 2024 ... I edit Alexander Goth to be hot like his mom, then age him back down to a child to begin every new save. I actually edit all the uglier premades ...
  • Nov 24, 2018 ... Anne-Marie Kinney talks to Katya Apekina about her debut novel, "The Deeper the Water the Uglier the Fish."
  • Apr 1, 2024 ... Do we just get uglier after kids? I mean, I feel like I look like I aged 10 years. I'm 4 mo PP and I mean aside from even my body (which, ew) ...
  • We are queer, trans, young, elder, and immigrant. The Deeper the Water the Uglier the Fish by Katya Apekina. *2018 Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist * ...
  • Oct 15, 2022 ... Are Campaigns Getting Uglier, and Who Is to Blame? Negativity, Dramatization and Populism on Facebook in the 2014 and 2019 EP Election ...
  • Listen to Uglier on Spotify. Song · $uicideboy$ · 2016.
  • Sep 26, 2018 ... The Deeper the Water the Uglier the Fish is a shocking debut and an unforgettable look at the pain that results when the bonds between parents and children ...
  • Winning Uglier with Brad Gilbert ... Brad Gilbert wants to improve your tennis game! Join BG, former coach to Agassi, Roddick, and Murray, as he drops tennis ...
  • Jul 23, 2015 ... Why do I get uglier as I age? I'm only 24 years old. I used to be extremely pretty in high school. Now I lost face fat and I'm ugly.

Alternatives:

  • more unattractive
  • less attractive
  • more unsightly
  • more unpleasant
  • more hideous

more ugly

This is a less common form but not incorrect. It may sound awkward compared to 'uglier.'

While 'more ugly' is grammatically correct, 'uglier' is the preferred comparative form of 'ugly' in English.
  • Aug 25, 2010 ... Hi, Is it correct to say more ugly than.. and ... the most ugly? if so, what should be the difference between uglier and more ugly...the ...
  • 5 days ago ... Do yourself a favor, and make more ugly characters in video games. Video game character creators are for more than just building a better ...
  • Sep 16, 2024 ... Both are ugly, but Hantengu is an exception because his manifestations are better. So Gyokko is way more ugly than Hantengu.
  • Apr 26, 2022 ... White Hot or When does doing DEI make your business more ugly · More articles by this author · Insights from the community · Others also viewed ...
  • Jul 13, 2022 ... I want to see more ugly but hella talented musicians. A dude was voted off the voice because his teeth looked like sawblades but he was amazing.
  • Mar 30, 2016 ... What is worse I see getting more ugly [usually very unhealhy living people] like physically ugly people. What is even worse - getting more ...
  • No More Ugly Vampire Lord. 7038025303659804486. Modyfikacja. Just want to let everyone know I DO NOT own this mod, I'm simply porting it over from Nexus. I've ...
  • Oct 26, 2019 ... No more ugly snowprints · This is an override mod. · This mod can be used with game version 1.67/1.69 but also any versions that came with seasons ...
  • No More Ugly Vampire Lord. 7038025303659804486. 作品. Just want to let everyone know I DO NOT own this mod, I'm simply porting it over from Nexus. I've checked ...
  • Mar 30, 2024 ... Remodel!! No more ugly orange walls lol · Other posts · DIY Iced Coffee and Donut with my lil babe Figured I'd share for ideas- it was ...

Alternatives:

  • uglier
  • more unattractive
  • less attractive
  • more unsightly
  • more unpleasant

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