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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Last updated: August 13, 2024

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.

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Let me guess... he's uglier than you imagined.
Coach... I used to wish that you were uglier.
She has the talent of a much uglier girl.
I would have a much uglier wife, i think.
- I'd really hate to see things get uglier than they already are.
I tend to make things uglier...
You get uglier every time I see you.
I just wish you were a bit uglier.
It is uglier than a war wound.
I was ousted by someone uglier, obese and older.
Just a random uglier in the shortest dress ever.
I didn't think this guy could get any uglier.
Similar. Similar... but slightly uglier.
There's nothing uglier on the Tour than a fall.
You are a lot uglier than I remember.
When my first husband went to prison, the bad things they did to him, and he was way uglier than Axl Johnson.
You always make yourself uglier than what you really are.
It's said that the uglier the human heart... the better to be ultimate in black magic.
You think you're uglier than you are.
Your car's uglier than I am!

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.

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But that thing out there... was even more ugly than you.
Is not more ugly to the thing that helps it than is my deed to my most painted word.
This world is a woman more ugly.
No more ugly FBI mugs for you.
One more ugly joke in a kingdom of millions.

Alternatives:

uglier
more unattractive
less attractive
more unsightly
more unpleasant

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