# ugh vs um

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### ugh
*intj · IPA /ʌɣ/ · frequency rank #4,993*
Used to express repugnance, disgust, or annoyance.

### um
*intj · IPA /ʌm/ · frequency rank #5,846*
Expression of hesitation, uncertainty or space filler in conversation.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ugh-vs-um