UNCOMELY Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

uncomely

adjective

ˌən-ˈkəm-lē

Definition of uncomely

as in ugly

unpleasant to look at behind his somewhat uncomely face lay a sweet and charming personality

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Recent Examples of uncomely Everyone knows ugliness is in the eye of the beholder and, to a dog lover, there is no such thing as an uncomely canine. — John Rogers, Twin Cities, 24 June 2019

Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncomely

Adjective

But, at the heart of it is what appears to be a very ugly feud between two public servants.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Damage goes deep Friday’s loss followed a much uglier version of the same problem.

— Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of ugly

Adjective

The identity of the unpleasing Lindsay Marriott’s slayer has no pressing interest.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
The remarks not only referred to the aesthetics of the game – tedious matches devoid of skillful merit that were unpleasing to watch.

— Cesar R. Torres, The Conversation, 26 May 2026

Definition of unpleasing

Adjective

Then there’s the Trawler, part of the nouvelle vague of Los Angeles serial killers operating in Charles Manson’s wake — peer to the Night Stalker and the Hillside Strangler — and prefacing his grotesque murders with sadistic taunting.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
After all, these rich, beautiful people couldn’t possibly see past Dee’s uncontrollable urge to panic-gag and Charlie’s uncontrollable desire to shove grotesque amounts of cheese in his mouth, right?

— Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026