unsightly
adjective
un·sight·ly
ˌən-ˈsīt-lē 
: not pleasing to the sight : not comely
an unsightly mess
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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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Use cabinetry to conceal In general, millwork can do wonders in making unsightly electronics and outlets disappear.
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Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2024
Estes, who blanked the Angels on four hits last Wednesday, has a sparking 1.91 ERA at the Coliseum but his shellacking in Boston left him with an unsightly 9.10 road ERA this season.
—Jon Becker, The Mercury News, 9 July 2024
Means carries an unsightly 13.89 ERA in 11 2/3 innings, but has struck out 14 hitters to six walks.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 23 Apr. 2024
The lightweight fabric is sweat-wicking and quick-drying — the perfect combination to avoid unsightly sweat stains.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2024
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Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2024
Estes, who blanked the Angels on four hits last Wednesday, has a sparking 1.91 ERA at the Coliseum but his shellacking in Boston left him with an unsightly 9.10 road ERA this season.
—Jon Becker, The Mercury News, 9 July 2024
Means carries an unsightly 13.89 ERA in 11 2/3 innings, but has struck out 14 hitters to six walks.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 23 Apr. 2024
The lightweight fabric is sweat-wicking and quick-drying — the perfect combination to avoid unsightly sweat stains.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2024
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“Unsightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsightly. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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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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