EYESORE Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

eyesore

noun

ˈī-ˌsȯr

Definition of eyesore next

as in mess

something unpleasant to look at the old abandoned house was a neighborhood eyesore

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Recent Examples of eyesore The $75 million project aims to replace the industrial eyesore with 247 apartments, of which 15% will be reserved at rents below market rate. —

Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 23 June 2026 Anything with a trellis attached to the back is a great way to hide taller outdoor eyesores or look for options on wheels. —

Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 21 June 2026 In the past, many cities have treated the homeless as an eyesore to be removed ahead of big sporting and political events. —

CBS News, 9 June 2026 Instead of focusing on the eyesore that is the colorful tile, the designer suggests viewing it as an opportunity to create something beautiful and unexpected. —

Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for eyesore

Recent Examples of Synonyms for eyesore

mess

Noun

The reason can be explained by a Japanese proverb about the importance of leaving no mess.

— Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026
Clean high-traffic areas or rooms where pets and kids tend to cause messes more frequently.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2026