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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The property, on Dallas Street, was an unsightly cluster of brick buildings, each with a run-down interior courtyard.
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Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
In addition to the setbacks against the Wolverines and Seminoles, an early-season 2023 win in Tampa against USF was an unsightly affair in what was quarterback Ty Simpson’s most significant playing time prior to Florida State.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
For the fourth time in their past eight games, the Dodgers faced a starting pitcher who began the game with an ERA in that unsightly numerical neighborhood.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Or perhaps your patio or stone pavers have unsightly oil stains from yard equipment.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
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Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
In addition to the setbacks against the Wolverines and Seminoles, an early-season 2023 win in Tampa against USF was an unsightly affair in what was quarterback Ty Simpson’s most significant playing time prior to Florida State.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
For the fourth time in their past eight games, the Dodgers faced a starting pitcher who began the game with an ERA in that unsightly numerical neighborhood.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Or perhaps your patio or stone pavers have unsightly oil stains from yard equipment.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
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“Unsightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsightly. Accessed 18 Sep. 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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