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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Vermes, a longtime veteran of playing and coaching in Major League Soccer, also said his players possess the mentality to turn around their unsightly start: two wins, five losses, five draws.
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Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2024
Always soak up spills as soon as possible to avoid stains and put your coaster collection to work to avoid unsightly rings on your marble tabletop.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
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Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2024
Always soak up spills as soon as possible to avoid stains and put your coaster collection to work to avoid unsightly rings on your marble tabletop.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
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“Unsightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsightly. Accessed 29 May. 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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