Word
uncomeliest
不美的，不标致的
uncomeliest is the superlative of uncomely.
not attractive or pleasing in appearance
- 1.
Homely; unattractive.
朴素的；不吸引人的
不合适的，不像样的；朴素的；不吸引人的；不合适的；不美的；不标致的
In use
Despite her uncomely appearance, she had a heart of gold.
His uncomely remarks during the meeting offended everyone.
The architect criticized the uncomely design of the new building.
uncomely + [noun]
uncomely用于形容外表时，指不好看、不标致。
He had an uncomely face, with irregular features.
他有一张不标致的脸，五官不匀称。
be + uncomely
uncomely用于形容行为时，指不合礼仪、不恰当。
Her behavior was uncomely at the formal dinner.
她在正式晚宴上的举止不得体。
it is uncomely for [someone] to [do something]
It is uncomely for a gentleman to speak rudely.
一位绅士说话粗鲁是不合适的。
Common mistakes
She felt uncomely in the tight dress.She felt uncomfortable in the tight dress.
混淆了‘uncomely’（不美的）与‘uncomfortable’（不舒服的），因为发音相似。应使用‘uncomfortable’表示身体不适。
He behaved uncomely at the party.His behavior was uncomely at the party.
‘uncomely’是形容词，不能直接修饰动词。应改为形容词性用法：‘his behavior was uncomely’。
Connections
Confusing words
- unseemly
- 不体面的 · uncomely多指外貌不美或不得体，而unseemly侧重行为或事件违反社会规范
- unbecoming
- 不合适的，不配的 · uncomely强调不美或不得体，unbecoming更常指行为或服装与身份地位不符
- unattractive
- 不吸引人的 · uncomely可指外貌不美，而unattractive仅强调缺乏吸引力，不包含不得体的含义
Word family
- uncomelier
- comparative
- uncomeliest
- superlative
Learner notes
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.