uncomelier; uncomeliest
Definition of uncomely
: unpleasant to look at : not comely
an uncomely creature an uncomely portrait … the assistant, who glanced back at Dorian with a look of shy wonder in his rough uncomely face.— Oscar Wilde
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The first known use of uncomely was in the 14th century
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