unsightly
Adjective: - Unpleasant to look at; ugly or unattractive in appearance. This word describes something that is visually offensive or disagreeable to the observer.
The adjective "unsightly" is used to describe objects, scenes, or sometimes conditions that are considered ugly or an eyesore. It often implies that the thing described mars the appearance of its surroundings. - It typically comes before a noun (e.g., an unsightly scar) or after a linking verb like "be" or "look" (e.g., The dump is unsightly). - It carries a slightly formal tone and is often used in contexts discussing aesthetics, property, or public spaces.
- The old, abandoned factory was an unsightly blot on the beautiful landscape.
- He tried to hide the unsightly stain on the carpet with a small rug.
- The construction site was fenced off because it was considered unsightly.
- She had an unsightly rash on her arm.
- "unsightly mess": A common collocation describing a disorderly and ugly pile or state of things.
- The children left an unsightly mess of toys and food wrappers in the living room.
- Used in more formal or written critiques, such as in architecture, urban planning, or product reviews.
- The architect argued that the proposed tower would create an unsightly shadow over the historic district.
- Unsightliness (noun): The quality or state of being unsightly.
- The unsightliness of the garbage heap prompted community action.
- Ugly: The most direct synonym, meaning unpleasant to look at.
- Hideous: Extremely ugly or repulsive.
- Unattractive: Not pleasing in appearance.
- Eyesore: Something very ugly that is constantly in view (often used for buildings or structures).
- Attractive: Pleasing in appearance.
- Beautiful: Delighting the senses or mind aesthetically.
- Picturesque: Visually attractive, especially in a quaint or charming way.
- Sightly (archaic/formal): Pleasant to look at.
(Note: "Unsightly" itself is not commonly used in phrasal verbs or idioms. It is primarily a descriptive adjective.) - An eyesore: This is a near-idiomatic synonym often used for man-made structures. - That old, peeling billboard is a real eyesore.
- unpleasant to look at
- unsightly billboards
