25 Comebacks When Someone Calls You Ugly

Being called ugly by someone doesn’t define whether you are or not. What matters most is how you see yourself.

Many people prefer not to respond when someone teases them, as using harsh words may damage their relationship.

But, as it pertains to personal respect, you should respond rather than staying silent.

Here we’ll present 25 of the best comebacks to use when someone calls you ugly.

Consider These Tips Before Answering

1. Don’t Hesitate

Remember, they’ve shown their reality. Feeling hesitation is just like harming your own mindset. Take beauty as subjective, and consider yourself as an equal contributor.

2. Be Confident

Your confidence should project in your personality. Take a long belly breath and confront with full confidence.

3. Show Igonarance

Show high ignorance, your ignorance can help to take their words out – See how ignorance is better and why being ignored hurts so much.

4. Set Boundaries

Create boundaries and Let them know that such comments are not acceptable and will not be tolerated next time.

5. Focus On Your Strengths

Remind yourself of your positive qualities and strengths. Don’t let negative comment overshadow all the things that make you unique and wonderful.

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#1. Yes I am, any problem with you?

Accepting your flaws before someone criticizes makes things easy. I am not calling you ugly, but sometimes it is more beneficial to accept than engage in further arguments.

#2. I don’t have the power to change my look.

It’s a straightforward response. When you say you don’t have control over your look, it shows your sense of acceptance and resignation, which means you’re not bothered by their tactics. 

#3. Did you mistakenly assume that I value your opinion?

With a high regard for rejecting, the above answer shows extreme self-confidence and highlights their lack of opinion.

It conveys that their viewpoint holds no importance to you.

#4. I don’t define my worth based on the perceptions of others.

This phrase consists of a way positive attitude. It says, no matter what others think of you, you just love yourself and have a very strong bond with yourself.

#5. Who asked you to share your low-quality thoughts? 

Well, sometimes it needs to ask a teasing question rather than arguing or asking for further clarification.

In this example, you’re teasing them by asking a sarcastic question, which leads to shutting them down.

#6. I don’t care about the poor mindsets like you!

As far as the high ignorance is concerned, the above phrase dismisses their opinion in a very straightforward manner.

When you highlight their mentality as poor, it makes fun of their preferences to like or dislike others.

#7. Small thinking small priorities. Good to see your level!

This response sarcastically comments on their inferiority or narrow-mindedness.

This also adds some sense of showing superiority but overall it’s a way of belittling the comment and encouraging your confidence.

#8. I’m sorry, I didn’t realize I needed your approval to live my life.

Sometimes your assertive behavior helps more. But only if you think the personal has some element of humanity.

This phrase can be your weapon if you think your kind behavior may mean a lot more than using strict words.

#9. If I wanted to hear from an idiot, I’d have asked for your opinion.

‘If I wanted to hear from an idiot, I’d have asked for your opinion’ clearly says that their opinion is just a pile of rubbish for you, which ultimately encounters your personality.

#10. Please find another place where your presence is welcomed.

This response shows that you are not interested further in continuing the relationship with those who disrespect you.

Additionally, you’re advising them to change their pathway.

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#11. I may not be ugly, but your actions have revealed your true nature.

If the person whom you think is your well-wisher behaves that way and plays with your emotions, consider using this phrase.

#12. Looks aren’t everything, but your personality seems to be showing.

Like the previous one, this phrase is also related to the closed ones.

• Firstly, you’re fostering a positive message, saying what matters is not a look but the personality speaks volumes.
• And then sharing your disappointment.

#13. I value authenticity over attractiveness, even if it means unattractiveness.

Here, you’re saying that you’re ok with your bad look if it’s authentic. It indirectly mocks their preferences for being attracted to fake looks.

#14. I think you’re confused; the ugliness is reflected in your mirror, not mine.

Up next is a great way to tease them.

It is like indirectly advising them to improve their self rather than blaming others.

#15. I’d appreciate it if you focus on the qualities that make me unique.

This phrase is a diplomatic way of dismissing the insult. It conveys that your prior success is based on more profound aspects, not on external looking.

#16. Keep talking worse. Perhaps someday, your words will become your appearance.

Beauty is no one’s inheritance. However, every narcissist who thinks of himself as better than anyone else is always afraid of losing his kingdom.

If you are also dealing with a narcissist you can say ‘Keep talking, maybe someday, your words will match your appearance’, this will easily disarm their spirits.

#17. I’m proud of who I am. Your words cannot affect my self-esteem.

#18. Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and you need an eye checkup.

#19. Did you know that a man often judges others based on his own self-image?

This phrase seems to be taking their own weapon to kill themselves. The good thing is you’re not openly disarming.

When you say they’re seeing their reflection in others, it indirectly delivers the message and creates clear boundaries.

#20. You know, your negativity is far uglier than anything you could say about my appearance.

#21. I am being true to myself instead of pretending to be fake like you.

Up next,

• Accepts that you are ugly, just to shut them up.
• And then highlights insincerity or falsehood in the insulter’s behavior. 

#22. Well, beauty is just temporary, but your poor character seems to be permanent.

This answer compares their negative character traits with your inner qualities. It conveys a straight warning, letting them know of their reality.

#23. I can improve my appearance, but I’m not sure if the same is possible for your personality.

This response highlights two different perspectives,

• The first part highlights your quality of being proactive in self-care.
• Secondly warning the insulter to get his words back.

#24. I prioritize my intelligence over superficial judgments

Superficial judgments often neglect important qualities, characteristics, or complexities of a person.

Saying ‘I prioritize my intelligence over superficial judgments’ shows that you’re an intellectual person who probably doesn’t care about his natural look. It prevents the chances of loose talk.

#25. Your words say more about you than they do about me.