unsightly
adjective
un·sight·ly
ˌən-ˈsīt-lē 
: not pleasing to the sight : not comely
an unsightly mess
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Examples of unsightly in a Sentence
The cracks in the wall are unsightly.
strip-mining leaves an unsightly gash in the landscape
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Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
But Pyrex dishes are vulnerable to an unsightly buildup of sticky brown glaze and yellow grease stains that come from regular use.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
The influx has raised the ire of many neighbors, who complain about unsightly tarps, trash raw sewage and crime, even as the camps are essential housing for thousands of people.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Eventually, these once verdant gardens became rife with weeds and other unsightly overgrowth.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2024
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Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
But Pyrex dishes are vulnerable to an unsightly buildup of sticky brown glaze and yellow grease stains that come from regular use.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
The influx has raised the ire of many neighbors, who complain about unsightly tarps, trash raw sewage and crime, even as the camps are essential housing for thousands of people.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Eventually, these once verdant gardens became rife with weeds and other unsightly overgrowth.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Unsightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsightly. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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unsightly
adjective
un·sight·ly
ˌən-ˈsīt-lē
ˈən-
: unpleasant to the sight : ugly
an unsightly scar
unsightliness
noun
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