: something offensive to view
The old factory has become an eyesore.
Examples of eyesore in a Sentence
The shack is a real eyesore.
the old abandoned house was a neighborhood eyesore
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While some can look like eyesores in an otherwise handsome backyard, this one adds tons of charm.
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Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Most people have no idea their yard crew is creating an eyesore next door, and a friendly conversation often resolves the issue before anyone draws a line in the sand.
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Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Instead of an eyesore, a bright, clean, new station can be a community hub of activity, a win-win for neighbors and visitors.
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Lena Guerrero Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Its sleek base station is also less of an eyesore than most.
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Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
24 June 2026
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Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Most people have no idea their yard crew is creating an eyesore next door, and a friendly conversation often resolves the issue before anyone draws a line in the sand.
—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Instead of an eyesore, a bright, clean, new station can be a community hub of activity, a win-win for neighbors and visitors.
—
Lena Guerrero Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Its sleek base station is also less of an eyesore than most.
—
Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for eyesore
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“Eyesore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyesore. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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eyesore
noun
eye·sore
ˈī-ˌsōr 
-ˌsȯr
: something displeasing to the sight
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