eyesore

noun

eye·​sore ˈī-ˌsȯr How to pronounce eyesore (audio)
: something offensive to view
the old factory has become an eyesore

Examples of eyesore in a Sentence

The shack is a real eyesore. the old abandoned house was a neighborhood eyesore
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In this calm before the chaos, consider tossing out items in gathering areas that don’t belong, embarking on a quick decluttering session, and tackling that shelf that’s become an eyesore. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024 Our Place Wonder Oven $195 $175 Amazon Sometimes kitchen appliances can be an eyesore, but that’s not the case with Our Place’s toaster oven. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024 Add task lighting and artwork around the work area for a functional office that isn’t an eyesore. Maria V. Charbonneaux, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024 Or worse, the wax melts unevenly, leaving you with an expensive eyesore or a downright unusable candle. Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 27 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for eyesore 

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of eyesore was in 1530

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“Eyesore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyesore. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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eyesore

noun
eye·​sore ˈī-ˌsōr How to pronounce eyesore (audio)
-ˌsȯr
: something displeasing to the sight

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