eyesore

noun

eye·​sore ˈī-ˌsȯr 

: something offensive to view

The old factory has become an eyesore.

Synonyms of eyesore

• mess

Examples of eyesore in a Sentence

The shack is a real eyesore.

the old abandoned house was a neighborhood eyesore

Recent Examples on the Web

Using a damp cloth, with mild detergent if desired, to wipe your shutters clean prevents significant buildup and removes eyesores like bird droppings and large cobwebs. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026

It’s commonly seen as too loud, too expensive, too unhealthy, too environmentally unfriendly, and an unnecessary eyesore that requires a lot of red tape between landlords and city permits to procure. — Morgan Simon, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

When Congress refused to fund its completion in time for the 1876 Centennial, there were even demands that the eyesore be torn down. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 27 July 2026

But take care that your book collection doesn’t become an eyesore (or a safety hazard). — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 18 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eyesore

• albacore
• alongshore
• antiwar
• anymore
• carnivore
• commodore
• dinosaur
• evermore
• furthermore
• guarantor
• herbivore
• heretofore

Kids Definition

eyesore

noun

eye·​sore ˈī-ˌsōr 

-ˌsȯr

: something displeasing to the sight