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uglier

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈəɡɫiɝ// UK //ˈʌɡliɐ// ugli·er

adj. more unattractive or less pleasing to look at than something else. You use this to compare two things that are not beautiful.

adj. the comparative form of 'ugly', indicating a higher degree of unattractive appearance or aesthetic displeasure.


SIMPLE

This old car is much uglier than the new one.

CONTEXTUAL

The weather turned uglier as the storm clouds gathered over the horizon.

COMPLEX

While the original design was functional, the updated version is significantly uglier, featuring a cluttered interface that alienates long-time users.

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