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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This decorative wooden box will discreetly hide those unsightly items that ultimately end up on my coffee table.
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Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
The result since the start of December has been an unsightly 4-11-1 record as the Sharks have fallen to 31st place in the league’s overall standings with 32 points going into Friday’s road game against the Utah Hockey Club.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
Elsewhere, the film’s earlier, flashback-heavy moments are rendered in inexplicably muted and unsightly colors — a curious creative decision that doesn’t say anything thematically.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Jan. 2025
Dylan Holloway scored to pad St. Louis’ lead, and Fowler’s goal with 2 minutes and 9 seconds left in the second period turned the game into an unsightly slaughter for such a scenic venue.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
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Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
The result since the start of December has been an unsightly 4-11-1 record as the Sharks have fallen to 31st place in the league’s overall standings with 32 points going into Friday’s road game against the Utah Hockey Club.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
Elsewhere, the film’s earlier, flashback-heavy moments are rendered in inexplicably muted and unsightly colors — a curious creative decision that doesn’t say anything thematically.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Jan. 2025
Dylan Holloway scored to pad St. Louis’ lead, and Fowler’s goal with 2 minutes and 9 seconds left in the second period turned the game into an unsightly slaughter for such a scenic venue.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Unsightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsightly. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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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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