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Uglier: meaning, definitions and examples

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uglier

 

[ ˈʌɡliər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

comparative form

The word 'uglier' is the comparative form of 'ugly.' It is used to describe something that is more unattractive or displeasing in appearance compared to another object or person. In comparative terms, 'uglier' helps to express a relative degree of aesthetic displeasure. This term is often used in both everyday conversations and more formal assessments of beauty or appearance.

Synonyms

more hideous, more unattractive, more unsightly

Examples of usage

  • This painting is uglier than the one in the gallery.
  • He said that the new building is uglier than the old one.
  • Her dress was uglier than she thought it would be.
  • The weather today seems uglier than yesterday.

Translations

Translations of the word "uglier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais feio

🇮🇳 अधिक कुरूप

🇩🇪 hässlicher

🇮🇩 lebih jelek

🇺🇦 гірший

🇵🇱 brzydszy

🇯🇵 より醜い

🇫🇷 plus laid

🇪🇸 más feo

🇹🇷 daha çirkin

🇰🇷 더 못생긴

🇸🇦 أكثر قبحًا

🇨🇿 ošklivější

🇸🇰 škaredší

🇨🇳 更丑

🇸🇮 bolj grd

🇮🇸 frekari

🇰🇿 одан да жаман

🇬🇪 მეტი უსიამო

🇦🇿 daha çirkin

🇲🇽 más feo

Etymology

The word 'ugly' originates from the Old Norse word 'uggligr,' which translates to 'fearful' or 'inspiring dread.' This term evolved during the Middle Ages and entered the English language in its current form by the 15th century. Initially, it described something that was not only unattractive but also evoked fear or strong negative feelings. Over time, the meaning of 'ugly' shifted to emphasize physical unattractiveness, becoming more prevalent in discussions about aesthetic judgments. The comparative form 'uglier' has developed alongside this evolution, providing a way to quantify and compare levels of unattractiveness in various contexts. Understanding the historical progression of the word helps illuminate how societal perceptions of beauty and ugliness have transformed over centuries.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,199 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.