unsightly
adjective
un·sight·ly
ˌən-ˈsīt-lē 
: not pleasing to the sight : not comely
an unsightly mess
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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Vultures are often seen as unsightly outcasts in the animal kingdom, yet their dirty work is needed to keep ecosystems healthy.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Two separate kitchens are ideal for this sort of beach property: the prep kitchen has been done up by Boffi and is ideal for making unsightly messes and entertaining large groups, while the family kitchen sports Gaggenau appliances and a natural stone island for gathering round.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news
Vultures are often seen as unsightly outcasts in the animal kingdom, yet their dirty work is needed to keep ecosystems healthy.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2025
Most renovation pruning calls for removing the entire branch rather than clipping off a portion because the latter encourages vigorous new growth that crowds the canopy, looks unsightly, and reduces flowering and fruiting.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsightly
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“Unsightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsightly. Accessed 23 May. 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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